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VTAC Workplan
What is the VTAC's assignments? (what do we have to do?)
LEARN: review materials provided: be prepared to ask questions: do homework
CHOOSE: recommend option accommodating the following priorites 1) complying with the new election laws, 2) without compromising the integrity of the elections process, and 3) having the smallest costs (financial and staffing) on the county
What standards must be met?
- comply with existing election laws
- comply with new election laws (HAVA)
- accomodate county concerns (i.e. money, useability)
- maintain integrity of the elections process
The issues which the committee must address
equipment options
staffing impacts of the various equipment choices?
for poll workers
technical support requirements for advanced technologies
money/costs
costs of the various equipment options?
hardware outlay
include amortization/depreciation (calculate
as an annual expenditure)
ongoing software/vendor costs
including storage, outside technical support
additional staffing costs
(geeks, caretakers, etc.)
where is money available?
what funding sources exist besides county
general fund
what matches are available
what timeframes exist for its use
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