To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Authorize OmniBallot Online Agreement with Democracy Live, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the County Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters or her designee to execute the attached contract with Democracy Live, Inc.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) 261 funds administered by the U.S. Elections Administration Commission (EAC).
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
On March 15, 2016, the Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters came before the Board of Supervisors requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with Democracy Live, Inc., for its LiveBallot Sample Ballot software. The LiveBallot Sample Ballot is an accessible web-based software that provides voters with a fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sample ballot and voter information guide through the county's website.
Beginning January 1, 2020, county elections officials are mandated to expand accessible web-based services to include a remote accessible vote by mail system that enables voters to access, mark and print ballot materials to assist in their voting experience. Providing this service to voters requires the Office of Elections to secure necessary web-based software. The Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters requests the Board's approval to expand services contracted with Democracy Live to include their Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Solution ("Secure Select"). Secure Select has been certified by the Secretary of State and meets all federal and state mandates. The remote accessible vote by mail system does not require online voting capability, nor does Secure Select establish a platform for online voting.
Furthermore, contracting with Democracy Live, Inc. to receive its Uniformed Overseas Civilians Absentee Voting Act and Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (UOCAVA MOVE Act) Solution qualifies the ...
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