- (a) Procedures for securing the ballot images and ballot data, including but not limited to encrypted transmission of the files.
- (b) Procedures for user login and passwords. At a minimum each user must have a unique login and password.
- (c) Procedures for locking the ballot on demand server and/or client(s) in a secure enclosure, which may include, but not be limited to, a locked cabinet, secured laptop case or secured room. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the server to be placed in a warehouse, as defined by these regulations.
- (d) Procedures for securing the ballot paper, unfinished ballot cards, and/or ballot cards, respectively, while unattended and/or not in use.
(e) Procedures for daily ballot accounting. At a minimum the user shall log the following:
- (1) Name of the jurisdiction;
- (2) Name of the election;
- (3) Date of the election;
- (4) Tint and watermark assignment for said election;
- (5) Ballot card dimension;
- (6) Format;
- (7) Ballot type (e.g. permanent vote by mail, precinct, accessibility, daily vote by mail updates, duplicates, or ballot on demand);
- (8) Quantity of ballot paper or unfinished ballot cards taken from inventory, respectively;
- (9) Quantity of ballot cards produced, including a method for accounting for each ballot card activity (e.g. ballot submitted to voter, duplicate ballot card, Test Ballot, etc.);
- (10) Date of activity; and
- (11) Initial or name of employee responsible.
- (f) Procedures for implementing chain of custody (e.g. two person rules) when producing ballot cards.
- (g) Procedures for verification of the ballot style and ballot type printed on the ballot card against the voter registration record.
Any jurisdiction seeking approval to use a certified ballot on demand system shall submit procedures for use that include:
Note: Authority cited: Section 13004, Elections Code. Reference: Section 13004, Elections Code.
History
1. New section filed 1-11-2018; operative 1-11-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 2).