(1) The election commissioner or county clerk shall designate an individual to be trained in the method of preparation of the voting machines, vote counting devices, or punch card voting systems for correct use in the elections, and such person shall be called the custodian of the voting machines, vote counting devices, or punch card voting systems. The custodian shall conduct an instructional meeting for the members of the counting board. The custodian shall prepare all voting machines, vote counting devices, or punch card voting systems for proper use in all elections.
(2) The custodian shall take the same oath prescribed for judges and clerks of election pursuant to section 32-222 or 32-238.