Orange County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Grand Jury Casts Vote of Confidence in Oc Election Process
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The Registrar of Voters instituted security measures to ensure that votes are private, secure and accurate.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Registrar of Voters shall continue to assess challenges to its system to maximize privacy, security and accuracy.
F2
The Registrar and his staff have the technological expertise to conduct secure elections.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Registrar and his staff shall continue to invest in education and training to maintain an advanced level of technological expertise.
F3
The Registrar successfully collaborated with the California Secretary of State to arrive at the current effective election system. Responses to Findings F-1 through F-3 are requested from the Registrar of Voters. Responses to Findings F-1 through F-3 are required from the Board of Supervisors. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be responded to by the government entity to which it is addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the findings of this report, the 2007-2008 Orange County Grand Jury makes the following recommendations:
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Registrar shall continue to collaborate with the Secretary of State on election issues. Responses to Recommendations R-1 through R-3 are requested from the Registrar of Voters. Responses to Recommendations R-1 through R-3 are required from the Board of Supervisors. REQUIRED RESPONSES: The California Penal Code specifies the required permissible responses to the findings and recommendations contained in this report. The specific sections are quoted below: §933.05 (a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefore. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefore.
Conclusions 1
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CL1After thorough study, the 2007-2008 Orange County Grand Jury is convinced that the Hart InterCivic voting system, in conjunction with the security measures instituted by the Registrar of Voters and approved by the California Secretary of State, provides voters with an electoral system which is second to none. Neal Kelley is to be commended for his knowledge of voting technology and safeguards and for his efficient and creative management in enacting a proactive system to support Orange County voters. Based on information available today, the citizens of Orange County should have the utmost confidence that a vote cast on Election Day will be accurately recorded and securely tallied as the Registrar of Voters actively protects their most fundamental democratic principle – the right to vote. 6
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.