Costs to be included and excluded from recount costs. (1) The certification of costs of a recount required in ORS 258.221 (3) may include

(a) Compensation of recount boards.

(b) Compensation of additional employees required to conduct the recount and overtime payment to regular employees who are eligible to receive such payments.

(c) Postage and telephone charges directly related to the recount.

(d) The costs for security.

(2) The certification of costs of a recount required in ORS 258.221 (3) shall not include:

(a) General administrative costs.

(b) Allowances for meals or lodging. [Formerly 251.630; 2001 c.965 §37]