Ventura County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
• Agency Response
Response to:
Port Hueneme
Response to Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Grand Jury Report Form Report Title: Elections and Pollng Report Date: June 3, 2013*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F01
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The Grand Jury finds that the security of the counting room was compromised when election officials allowed individuals who were not election officials into the counting room, a restricted area, on Election Day (FA-01-02). The Board of Supervisors disagrees. The Elections Division has a written protocol regarding restricted access to the Elections Technology Room (the "Counting Room"). Such restricted access must be acquired in advance with the Elections Division executive leadership team, so that arrangement can be facilitated to escort individuals at all times. Through the County Executive Office, it is confirmed this policy is strictly adhered to at all times.
No recommendations for this finding
F02
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The Grand Jury finds that the Elections Division should concentrate on the secure counting of votes as its primary responsibility to County voters (FA- 03). The Board of Supervisors agrees. The Elections Division administers and conducts registration and voting procedures in general, primary and special elections in accordance with the California Election Code, Government Code and county laws and ordinances. As such, the Elections Division must possess thorough knowledge in various practices and procedures of the California Election Code, Government Code and local ordinances/laws involving in the registration of voters, elections and campaign disclosure in accordance with federal, state, and local elections laws. RECOMMENDATION
Related Recommendations (1)
R02
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The Grand Jury recommends that the BOS should set penalties for breaches of security in the Elections Division and that the BOS direct the Sheriff to assign a uniformed deputy at the entrance to the Elections Division counting room on elections days (FI-04) The Board of Supervisors disagrees. The Sheriff's Office staff continues to collaborate and provides key critical support to safeguard the security of the Elections Technology Room (the "Counting Room") at each election cycle. Furthermore, the Elections Division has a written policy/procedure (as aforementioned in FI-01) to monitor restricted access at all times.
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