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Join the initiative led by Executive Director Gary O. Bartlett to establish uniform procedures, enhance security in voting equipment, and reinforce emergency guidelines for a smooth electoral process. This project aims to improve the precinct uniformity, training, and involvement of experts for a universally accepted industry standard. Get involved in focus groups, vote canvassing, election recounts, and ADA compliance for polling places. Collaborate with stakeholders and explore innovative solutions to elevate the voting experience. Project timeline includes focus group activities, poll worker training, and seeking state board approval.
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Precinct Uniformity Project Gary O. Bartlett Executive Director State Board of Elections
Focus Groups • Voting Equipment • Universally Accepted Industry Testing Standards • Security & Chain of Command
Focus Groups • Uniform Procedures • Canvass • Recount
Focus Groups • Emergency & Disaster Guidelines • ADA Compliance for Polling Places • Polling Place Checklist Standards & Model • Laws/Rules Summary • Administrative Code Review
Focus Groups • Precinct Size • Super Precincts • Precinct Officials’ Duties & Responsibilities • Polling Place Vests
Focus Groups • Voter Assistance • Voter Authorization Pollbook • Sample Ballot Distribution via Website
Focus Groups • Public Service Announcements • Voter Reg. Packets • Post Offices • Broadcasters • Welcome Wagons • Theaters • Political Parties
National Pilot Project • Demonstration by Robert Montjoy, Jr. • Training Video/CD Developer • NC 20,000 Precinct Workers • Other Possible States: RI & FL • Testing Effectiveness: 2 Kinds
National Pilot Project • Content Goal: Uniform & Accurate • Involvement of Experts • Senior Learning • Technology for Seniors • Low Literacy Populations • Fundraising: EAC & Carnegie Foundation
Project Timeline • August • Focus Groups Complete Work • September • Pollworker selection, training, issues • Evaluate training & recruitment
Project Timeline • Late Fall • Uniform Polling Place Procedures & Issues • NC Advocates • Political Parties • Media • Winter/Spring 2006 • Seek State Board Approval • Interactive Training • Polling Place On-demand Instruction