1. Election Inspector Training
Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
AccuVote Optical Scan
Precinct Count Voting System

2. Introduction
This Power Point presentation has been prepared for election inspectors appointed to work in a precinct in which the “AccuVote” precinct count voting system is used
Included is a review of the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day
This Power Point presentation has been specifically designed for election inspectors who have been appointed to work in a precinct in which the “Optech” precinct count voting system is employed.
Included is a review of the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day
The information is based on the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day.

3. Agenda Opening the polls in the morning
Processing voters throughout the day
Handling “Spoiled” ballots or other issues
Dealing with Challengers/Poll Watchers
Campaigners
Processing Write-In votes
Precinct Delegates (specific to Primary Elections)
Closing the polls at the end of the day

4. Opening the Polls
The following tasks must be performed prior to the opening of the polls
Swearing in of workers and signing of forms
Checking equipment and supplies delivered
Setting up precinct – required signage posted and positioning of tables/chairs

5. Opening the Polls (Continued)
Set up voting booths
Preparing Applications to Vote
Checking 100 ft rule for campaigners
Making sure outside Vote Signs in place
Determine public area
Setting up the Tabulator
Setting up the Laptop
Setting up the AutoMark

6. Inside Front Cover Poll Booklet

7. Setting up Tabulator Follow your Pct Instruction Checklist
Verify Serial No. and Seal
Connect to power
Open compartment and turn on
Print Zero tape
All workers to sign tape
Counter at Zero
Compare to Sample Ballot
Replace compartment cover
Close drop down security door

8. Verify Tabulator Serial Number (Top Left Corner of Tabulator)

9. Front of Poll Book

10. Tabulator Components

11. Zero tape

12. Open the Polls (Tabulator set up Continued)
Verify that LCD display public counter reads zero; throughout the election the public counter will increase by 1 for each ballot tabulated
The polls must be ready and open for voting by 7:00 a.m.

13. Ready For Voters When LCD Displays 000

14. Set Up the Laptop (E-poll book) Laptop does the following:
Set Up the Laptop (E-poll book) Laptop does the following: Contains list of eligible voters Issues/Records Ballots List of voters and ballot numbers given Balances/Accounts for ballots used/unused (See Separate Instructions for set up and use)

15. Processing Voters
Each voter must first complete an Application to Vote and Present Photo ID:
Signature - Any variation of the legal name is acceptable; the printed name is optional
Present Street Address
Day and month of birth – Year of birth is optional

16. Application to Vote

17. ID Requirement Poster

18. Processing Voters (Continued)
Check Photo on ID (driver’s license)
Swipe driver’s license to bring up voter info in laptop
On app - Compare the day and month of birth and present residential address on the Application to Vote to the info in the E-Poll Book
If the day and month of birth does not agree attempt to ascertain the reason for the discrepancy
If the addresses are different question the voter as to the reason

19. Processing Voters (Continued)
Check the E-poll book voter info for the presence of any Status Codes ? – Refer to info on bottom of screen for further explanations (i.e. verify signature, confirm address..etc)
Initial the Application to Vote to indicate that approval to vote has been granted
Proceed to issue the next ballot in the E-poll book

20. Processing Voters (Continued)
Issuing the ballot
Once issued in the laptop - Record the ballot number on the Application to Vote and initial
Place the ballot into a secrecy sleeve so that the stub is exposed and hand it and application back to voter
Reminder voter of Primary Election (do not cross party vote – vote both sides)
-- Direct voter to available voting booth
Instruct them to go to tabulator area next when done

21. Processing Voters (Continued) A Secrecy Sleeve Must Be Provided With Every Ballot Issued – voting instructions are found in pocket on front of sleeve

22. Processing Voters (Continued)
Receiving the voted ballot
To ensure ballot secrecy, the ballot must be inserted in the secrecy sleeve with the stub exposed
Verify the number on the ballot stub against the ballot number recorded on the Application to Vote
Remove the ballot stub and instruct the voter to feed the ballot into the tabulator

23. Processing Voters (Continued)
Preserving ballot secrecy
Inspectors should remain at least 10 feet away from the tabulator while ballots are cast and/or possibly exposed
If tabulator rejects ballot for some reason, ask voter to try and re-insert
If still problem inspectors may not approach the tabulator until the ballot is concealed
Look at the message in the LCD on tabulator
If needed refer to the “script” provided by the Bureau of Elections when explaining the reason(s) for rejection to a voter (A copy should be included in your precinct supplies)

24. Tabulator Rejects Ballot?
Following are possible reasons:
1. Crossed Party ? (Primary Election)
2. No accurate vote cast (oval not marked)
3. Voter over-voted ?
4. A possible defective ballot?
(if new ballot required direct voter back to processing table to spoil (cancel) ballot and be issued a new ballot)

25. END OF PART