Prior to the opening of the polls in each precinct at each primary and election, the superintendent shall appoint a sufficient number of clerks to serve therein at such primary or election. If additional clerks are required during the day for the purpose of counting ballots, or for other purposes, the superintendent may appoint same.
329, § 5; Ga. L. 1983, p. 140, $ 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.