Who are the people elected or appointed to count votes?

• A. Tellers
• B. Scrutineers
• C. Inspectors
• D. Clerks

Answer: (A)

In a meeting, the people who count the votes are the tellers. They’re appointed or elected to receive ballots or observe a vote, tally the results, and report them to the chair so the outcome can be announced. This role is specifically about counting and reporting, not presiding or recording minutes.

Scrutineers are observers who watch the process to help ensure fairness, but they aren’t the official counters in the standard procedure. Inspectors and clerks serve other functions: inspectors may verify ballots in some elections, and clerks handle keeping the records, minutes, and notices.