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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The procedures used by the Registrar and the Elections Division in ballot argument selection conform to the requirements of the Elections Code.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Prior to the next election, the Registrar should consider developing internal procedures to clarify the process for selecting between multiple ballot arguments of the same priority.
F2
The Elections Division does not have written procedures governing the selection of multiple ballot arguments of the same priority.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
In the next and subsequent revisions of the Argument Guide, the Registrar should consider including procedures that clarify the process for selecting between multiple ballot arguments of the same priority.
F3
The selection process between multiple ballot arguments of the same priority is based upon a subjective evaluation by Elections Officials.
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R3
Prior to the next election, the Registrar should consider developing internal procedures to facilitate collaboration between parties that file competing ballot arguments.
F4
The section in the Argument Guide that addresses the filing of multiple arguments of the same priority does not clearly set out the process by which the Registrar and the Elections Division exercise their discretion to select the argument to include in the Voter Guide.
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R4
In the next and subsequent revisions of the Argument Guide, the Registrar should consider including procedures to facilitate collaboration between parties that file competing ballot arguments.
F5
Although the Argument Guide contains language encouraging parties to collaborate in the filing of arguments, it has no procedure indicating how parties filing arguments may collaborate.
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R5
Prior to the next election, the Registrar should consider developing internal procedures by which an association of citizens can establish its bona fide status.
F6
The Argument Guide includes no procedure by which an association of citizens may establish its bona fide status.
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R6
In the next and subsequent revisions of the Argument Guide, the Registrar should consider including procedures by which an association of citizens can establish its bona fide status.