Trinity County Grand Jury • 2016-2017

Far2016-2017-002*

Published: June 19, 2017 18 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

Visual access at the Canvass was hindered for observers although direct access was not requested by the GJ at the time of its observation.

Related Recommendations (1)

Adhere to the Election Codes concerning observers.

The EO designated a viewing area at the Weaverville Veteran's Hall polling place wherein observers could view the election process but not interfere with voters' rights to secrecy.

Related Recommendations (1)

The computer screens used for the signature validation shall be placed closer to the observers' relegated viewing area, enabling them to see the signatures clearly as stated in EC 15272.

EC 12109 was not adhered to by the EO. Whenever the ballots at any election or from any precincts are to be tallied at a central place and not at the precincts, the elections official or secretary of the jurisdiction conducting the election shall specify the public place to be used and give notice thereof as EC 12109 dictates.

Related Recommendations (1)

The EO must continue to balance the rights of individual voters and observers to assure that the election process is transparent and all voter/citizen rights are upheld.

Trinity County employees working at the Court House have access to voter information kept in the secure storage area.

Related Recommendations (1)

Place a public notification of Precanvass, Election Day, and Canvass procedures in a newspaper of general circulation published in Trinity County at least 10 days before the day of the election.

Additional Recommendations 6

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

R5

Place a public notification of Precanvass, Election Day, and Canvass procedures at least 10 days before the day of the election in the glass enclosed bulletin board on the wall near the Court House main entrance.
R6

Place a public notification of Precanvass, Election Day, and Canvass procedures at least 10 days before the day of the election to www.trinitycounty.org website.
R7

Utilize the SOS's suggested Election Observer Panel Plan available at http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-systems/oversight/county-election-observer-panel- plans/
R8

Perform inventory of all keys distributed to Court House employees.
R9

Distribute keys as necessary for County and Court employees to perform their duties.
R10

Designate separate secure storage locations in the Courthouse for each County department use that is also separate from Court use.

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