Inspectors of Election are permitted to appoint and supervise additional people to verify signatures and to count and tabulate votes as the inspector or inspectors deem appropriate, provided that the people are independent third parties. (Civil Code Section 5105(a)(6).)

Prior to the meeting, inspectors of election, or their designees, may verify member information and signatures on the outer envelopes before the meeting at which ballots are to be tabulated. (Civil Code Section 5120.)