To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Authorize the Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters to Execute Necessary Documents to Receive Reimbursement Funding through Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Federal Funds (4/5 Vote Required).
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters to execute the necessary documents and Agreement No. 23G27112 to receive HAVA federal funding (4/5 vote required)
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Help America Vote Act (HAVA) federal funding administered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is to assist the Humboldt County Office of Elections by way of reimbursement "for activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements, as authorized under sections 101, 103, 104 of HAVA" subject to the provisions of Agreement No. 23G27112 and all requirements of state and federal law, regulations and procedures. The Office of Elections proposes to use this funding to enhance cybersecurity, related improvements to physical security, and potentially training on security and privacy awareness as outlined in Agreement No. 23G27112.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
HAVA Fund Agreement, No. 23G27112
General Fund - Elections (1100140)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The HAVA federal funding in the amount of $135,000 administered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission assists the Humboldt County Office of Elections to enhance election technology and make election security improvements. Agreement No. 23G27112 indicates that upon receipt and approval of invoices the state agrees to compensate Humboldt County. This funding will go to the General Fund...
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