Action 14.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Elections
- Meeting Date:
- 08/05/2025
- Title:
- Resolution to participate in the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's Field Services Program
- Submitted By:
- Melissa Avant, Elections
- Department:
- Elections
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Melissa Avant
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Elections Director
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 25-26 authorizing Cochise County’s voluntary participation in the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) Field Services Program (FSP).
Background:
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has established a Field Services Program (FSP) to assist state, territorial and local election authorities by reviewing election systems for conformity with federal Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, identifying and addressing any anomalies or issues, and reinforcing best practices in election administration, thereby bolstering confidence in election processes.
Participation in the Field Services Program will provide valuable expertise and resources to help ensure the integrity of the County's election systems and processes, without imposing any regulatory mandates upon the County. Received written consent from the Arizona Secretary of State to enter voluntary and non-regulatory, meaning the County's involvement is at its discretion and the program has no regulatory obligations.
Participation in the Field Services Program will provide valuable expertise and resources to help ensure the integrity of the County's election systems and processes, without imposing any regulatory mandates upon the County. Received written consent from the Arizona Secretary of State to enter voluntary and non-regulatory, meaning the County's involvement is at its discretion and the program has no regulatory obligations.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Contact the EAC Field Services Program to begin the timeline and project.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
N/A
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Requesting signature on agreement to return to EAC Field Services Program.