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NC Voting Systems
How do S.L. 2005-323 and HAVA impact the voting system in your county and what duties must you quickly perform?
Immediate Impact All voting equipment certified in North
Carolina prior to S.L. 2005-323 is subject to be decertified by the State Board pursuant to G.S. 163-165.7(b).
All polling places are required to have at least one accessible voting unit. (HAVA Section 301)
All counties are required to follow the guidelines for purchasing or upgrading to newly certified HAVA compliant equipment.
S.L. 323 added voter verifiable ballots and paper records for audit
Request for Proposals (Issued by ITS) RFP was issued on 10/11/05 Mandatory bidders conference 11/18/05 Bids opened on 11/4/05 (5 bids received) Evaluation Team reviewed bids Two (2) companies withdrew bids Certification Team examined equipment Three (3) companies approved for
demonstrations
Certification Process
All equipment approved to 2002 FEC Voting System Standards
Agree to 7.5 million dollar bond to cover damages caused by system
Agree to place all software in escrow Maintain an office in NC No field upgrades unless approved Extensive security in place Deliver equipment in 60 days
Voting Types
There are three (3) types of voting systems:
Direct Record Electronic (DRE)Optical ScanTraditional Paper Ballots
May use multiple types at the same polling place if needed
Voting System Accessibility
Requirements of Section 301 of HAVA, 42 USC 15481(a)(3)
Same Opportunity for Access and Participation (including privacy and independence)
At least one accessible voting system at each polling place
DRE Optical Scan marking device
Acquisition Process(Needs to Move Quickly)
Witness demonstration of two (2) types Select a vendor and voting type Send recommendation to County
Commissioners Conduct a Public Forum in County Request HAVA funding from SBE Order equipment from RFP contract Sign contract with vendor
Demonstration of Voting Types The County Board sees a demonstration of
two (2) types of voting machines – DRE & OpticalThis IOG meeting satisfies this
requirementRegional Demonstrations
• Fayetteville – 12/12/05 (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm)• Greenville – 12/13/05 (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm)• Greensboro –12/14/05 (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm)• Asheville – 12/15/05 (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Select Vendor….Terms, Conditions and Price Already Determined by the RFP/State Contract ES&S
DRE Optical Scan
Diebold Elections Systems DRE Optical Scan
Sequoia Voting Systems (Pending) DRE Optical Scan
Public Forum Conducted By The County
Have vendor and voting equipment at public facility
Advertise the time and location Allow time for demonstration of voting
equipment Provide opportunity for public input This satisfies the testing requirement
Cost and Financial Request funding, after making
purchase decision Indicate vendor and type of system Payment formula set by Senate Bill
223 using HAVA funds:$12,000 per polling place$12,000 per one-stop site$1.00 per voter in 2004 General
Election - not less than $10,000 or more than $100,000.
Title I Section 102 Funding
First of the HAVA funds distributed (Summer of 2003)
Purpose was to help replace Punch-card and Lever Machines
13 Counties received this funding
We Recommend Encumbering These
Monies by 12/31/05
Questions & Answers