- (a) Before each state-funded election, the State Board of Election Commissioners will furnish each county board of election commissioners with comprehensive guidelines, instructions, and worksheets for requesting payment from the State Board of Election Commissioners for eligible state-funded election expenses.
- (b) After each state-funded election, the county board of election commissioners must submit to the State Board of Election Commissioners copies of invoices, receipts, and all other required documentation in support of eligible election expenses incurred in conducting the state-funded election.
(c)
- (1) A county is eligible to receive funding from the State Board of Election Commissioners after the state-funded election upon proper request made to the State Board of Election Commissioners by the county board of election commissioners.
- (2) The county board of election commissioners may designate one (1) or more persons to submit its county’s request for reimbursement to the State Board of Election Commissioners.
- (d) A county must follow all instructions and submit its request according to State Board of Election Commissioners rules and guidelines to maximize receipt of funding for eligible state-funded election expenses from the State Board of Election Commissioners.
(e)
- (1) Upon review by staff and approval by the State Board of Election Commissioners, each county treasurer will receive funding from the State Board of Election Commissioners for eligible state-funded election expenses as defined by this part.
(2) The respective county will:
- (A) Disburse the funds allocated for election expenses; and
- (B) Establish a separate expense code to track and monitor payments made with state funds.