A custodian of voting machines shall be appointed by a committee composed of the senior circuit judge, who shall also be the chair, the judge of probate, tax collector, sheriff, and the county judge. Such custodian of voting machines shall have attended a recognized school that teaches the operation and handling of voting machines, or in lieu thereof must have had at least three years' experience in the operation and handling of voting machines. The custodian shall be responsible for performing all duties as set out in Section 17-9-28. The custodian of voting machines shall receive a salary in the amount of eight thousand nine hundred dollars ($8,900) per annum payable in equal monthly installments and before entering upon his or her duties shall be bonded in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the faithful performance of his or her duties as are other public officials.
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