1. Idaho Procedures AUTOMARK BALLOT MARKING DEVICE

2. Document Firmware Upgrade  AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal, (VAT) version 1.1.2258 or 1.3.2907  AutoMark Information Management System, (AIMS) version 1.2.18 or 1.3.257.  Document ES&S technician and responsible county observer

3. Ballots and PCMCI Flash Cards  Develop a timeline  PDF ballot proofs  Printed ballot proofs  Test AutoMARK flash cards Audio ballot proof On Screen Ballot  Return of approved flash cards

4. Testing Procedure at the Polls  All federally required AutoMARK ballot marking devices must be available and functioning at the polls as required by Public Law 107-252, the Help America Vote Act.

5. Test Before Transport  Testing each unit before transport to the polls is required  Follow certified Pre-Election Day Checklist  Clerk’s Info Site  Document pre-election testing

6. Test at the Polls  Transport may effect calibration  Plan for testing at the polls  Test both print & screen calibration  Both procedures are necessary  Perform print test  Follow vendor checklist  Documentation is essential

7. Poll Worker Checklist  Follow and document these procedures to assure the AutoMARK ballot marking device is operating properly at the polls on Election Day

8. Trouble Shoot  Follow the troubleshooting checklist  Document to identify problems  Call the election office if the unit does not operate properly after following the checklist and documenting  Unit should be turned off but left in place until a county worker or vendor can repair or replace the unit.

9. Troubleshooting Guide  Document the date, the machine number, time, polling place and name of responsible person or technician, the problem and the actions taken before calling election office  Make a spread sheet  Re-starting the AutoMARK can solve many issues. To re-start the system, turn the key to OFF, wait at least 1 minute before turning the key to ON.

10. Arrow Ballot Counties  Self-calibration option only applies to machines utilizing Oval ballots.  AutoMARKs that use Arrow ballots must be calibrated by a technician during the pre-election preventative maintenance cycle

11. Documentation  Develop a spread sheet to track machine maintenance, performance and security  Be detailed in descriptions of performed maintenance  Retain maintenance, performance and upgrade documentation for the life of the machine

12. Clerk’s Information Web Site  Idaho County Clerk information Idaho County Clerk information  Testing procedures are available from the vendor and also posted on the clerk’s information website  See ES&S Portal for current Technical Bulletins

13. Training Materials On-Line  ES&S Pre-Election Day Checklist  ES&S Election Day Checklist  Poll Worker Checklist  Poll Worker Troubleshooting Guide  Accuracy Verification Procedures

14. Procedures are posted online  www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/clerk/clerkinfo.htm www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/clerk/clerkinfo.htm Other Resources  ES&S Phone and Email Support  ES&S website - essvote.com