Ballot Preparation
Ballot Preparation: Selecting the specific contests and questions to be contained in a ballot format and related instructions; preparing and testing…
Definition
Selecting the specific contests and questions to be contained in a ballot format and related instructions; preparing and testing election-specific software containing these selections; producing all possible ballot formats; and validating the correctness of ballot materials and software containing these selections for an upcoming election.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Process of using election databases or other means to select the specific contests and questions to be contained in a ballot format and related instructions; preparing and testing election specific software containing these selections; producing all possible ballot formats; and validating the correctness of ballot materials and software containing these selections for an upcoming election.
- Definition 3
The process of developing the BALLOT STYLES required by a jurisdiction. “Selecting the specific CONTESTS and QUESTIONS to be contained in a BALLOT FORMAT and related instructions; preparing and testing election-sp ecific software containing these selections; producing all possible ballot formats; and validating the correctness of ballot materials and