CHAPTER 16. VOTING SYSTEM TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT PROGRAM
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Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program
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"Program"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the voting
system technical oversight program established by section 2 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
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Program established
Sec. 2. The voting system technical oversight program is
established.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
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Secretary of state to contract for operation of program
Sec. 3. The secretary of state shall contract with a person or an
entity to conduct the program for a term specified in the contract.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.
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Requirements of contractor
Sec. 4. The person or entity designated under this chapter to
conduct the program shall do the following:
(1) Develop and propose procedures and standards for the
certification, acquisition, functioning, training, and security for
voting systems used to conduct elections in Indiana.
(2) Compile and maintain an inventory of all voting systems
used to conduct elections in Indiana.
(3) Review reports concerning voting systems prepared by
independent laboratories and submitted by applicants for voting
system certification.
(4) Recommend to the commission whether an application for
voting system certification should be approved and, if so,
whether the approval should be subject to any restrictions or
conditions to ensure compliance with Indiana law.
(5) Perform any additional testing of a voting system necessary
to determine whether the voting system complies with state law.
(6) Each year perform random audits of voting systems used to
conduct Indiana elections and prepare reports indicating
whether the voting systems have been certified, programmed,
and used in compliance with Indiana law.
(7) Review contracts, leases, purchase orders, and amendments
to those documents concerning the acquisition or maintenance
of voting systems.
(8) Assist with the development of quantity purchase
agreements and other contracts for the lease or purchase of
voting systems.
(9) Perform any other duties related to the approval or use of
voting systems as provided in:
(A) state law; or
(B) the contract described in section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.