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Idaho Procedures

Idaho Procedures. AUTOMARK BALLOT MARKING DEVICE. Document Firmware Upgrade. AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal, (VAT) version 1.1.2258 or 1.3.2907 AutoMark Information Management System, (AIMS) version 1.2.18 or 1.3.257. Document ES&S technician and responsible county observer.

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Idaho Procedures

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  1. Idaho Procedures AUTOMARK BALLOT MARKING DEVICE

  2. Document Firmware Upgrade • AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal, (VAT) version 1.1.2258 or 1.3.2907 • AutoMark Information Management System, (AIMS) version 1.2.18 or 1.3.257. • Document ES&S technician and responsible county observer

  3. Ballots and PCMCI Flash Cards • Develop a timeline • PDF ballot proofs • Printed ballot proofs • Test AutoMARK flash cards • Audio ballot proof • On Screen Ballot • Return of approved flash cards

  4. Testing Procedure at the Polls • All federally required AutoMARK ballot marking devices must be available and functioning at the polls as required by Public Law 107-252, the Help America Vote Act.

  5. Test Before Transport • Testing each unit before transport to the polls is required • Follow certified Pre-Election Day Checklist • Clerk’s Info Site • Document pre-election testing

  6. Test at the Polls • Transport may effect calibration • Plan for testing at the polls • Test both print & screen calibration • Both procedures are necessary • Perform print test • Follow vendor checklist • Documentation is essential

  7. Poll Worker Checklist • Follow and document these procedures to assure the AutoMARK ballot marking device is operating properly at the polls on Election Day

  8. Trouble Shoot • Follow the troubleshooting checklist • Document to identify problems • Call the election office if the unit does not operate properly after following the checklist and documenting • Unit should be turned off but left in place until a county worker or vendor can repair or replace the unit.

  9. Troubleshooting Guide • Document the date, the machine number, time, polling place and name of responsible person or technician, the problem and the actions taken before calling election office • Make a spread sheet • Re-starting the AutoMARK can solve many issues. To re-start the system, turn the key to OFF, wait at least 1 minute before turning the key to ON.

  10. Arrow Ballot Counties • Self-calibration option only applies to machines utilizing Oval ballots. • AutoMARKs that use Arrow ballots must be calibrated by a technician during the pre-election preventative maintenance cycle

  11. Documentation • Develop a spread sheet to track machine maintenance, performance and security • Be detailed in descriptions of performed maintenance • Retain maintenance, performance and upgrade documentation for the life of the machine

  12. Clerk’s Information Web Site • Idaho County Clerk information • Testing procedures are available from the vendor and also posted on the clerk’s information website • See ES&S Portal for current Technical Bulletins

  13. Training Materials On-Line • ES&S Pre-Election Day Checklist • ES&S Election Day Checklist • Poll Worker Checklist • Poll Worker Troubleshooting Guide • Accuracy Verification Procedures

  14. Procedures are posted online • www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/clerk/clerkinfo.htm Other Resources • ES&S Phone and Email Support • ES&S website - essvote.com

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