File #: 2021-2399    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 3/23/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/13/2021 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts A Resolution to Establish an Ad-Hoc Committee of the Board of Commissioners to Study Voter Registration and Elections Policies and Procedures
Attachments: 1. 2021 03.23 Walk-on Item 2021-2399

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

A Resolution to Establish an Ad-Hoc Committee of the Board of Commissioners to Study Voter Registration and Elections Policies and Procedures

Body

 

Information Contact: John Manson

Phone Number: 404 371 6207

 

PURPOSE:

To provide informed professional and citizen input concerning DeKalb County elections policies and procedures in accordance with applicable law, regulation and budgetary constraints. The Committee will study and report on areas of interest referred to it by citizens and the Department of Voter Registration and Elections. Such areas of interest include but are not limited to: (a) poll worker training; (b) ballot printing, processing, and tallying; (c) voter communication; and (d) technical improvements to operations.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

To ensure fair and safe elections in DeKalb County.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To adopt the Resolution Establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee of the Board of Commissioners to Study Voter Registration and Election Policies and Procedures in DeKalb County.