This rule pertains to the Polling Place Procedures Manual which is incorporated by reference (DS-DE 11). This manual is used by election officials and poll workers to implement elections laws and processes during early voting and on Election Day. ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Elections

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

1S-2.034Polling Place Procedures Manual

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule pertains to the Polling Place Procedures Manual which is incorporated by reference (DS-DE 11). This manual is used by election officials and poll workers to implement elections laws and processes during early voting and on Election Day. The proposed revisions are necessary to conform to changes in Florida Statutes (Chapter 2013-57, Laws of Florida), which become effective on January 1, 2014, and clarifies procedures at the precincts to resolve issues encountered by voters and poll workers.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Elections; Polling Place Procedures.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 20.10(3), 97.012(1), 102.014(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 102.014(5) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 12, 2013, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Diane Wint at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ashley E. Davis, Assistant General Counsel, at [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.