CHAPTER 16. VOTING SYSTEM TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT PROGRAM - Indiana Statutes

IC 3-11-16
     Chapter 16. Voting System Technical Oversight Program

IC 3-11-16-1
"Program"
     Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the voting system technical oversight program established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.

IC 3-11-16-2
Program established
     Sec. 2. The voting system technical oversight program is established.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.

IC 3-11-16-3
Secretary of state to contract for operation of program
     Sec. 3. The secretary of state shall contract with a person or an entity to conduct the program for a term specified in the contract.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.

IC 3-11-16-4
Requirements of contractor
     Sec. 4. The person or entity designated under this chapter to conduct the program shall do the following:
        (1) Develop and propose procedures and standards for the certification, acquisition, functioning, training, and security for voting systems used to conduct elections in Indiana.
        (2) Compile and maintain an inventory of all voting systems used to conduct elections in Indiana.
        (3) Review reports concerning voting systems prepared by independent laboratories and submitted by applicants for voting system certification.
        (4) Recommend to the commission whether an application for voting system certification should be approved and, if so, whether the approval should be subject to any restrictions or conditions to ensure compliance with Indiana law.
        (5) Perform any additional testing of a voting system necessary to determine whether the voting system complies with state law.
        (6) Each year perform random audits of voting systems used to conduct Indiana elections and prepare reports indicating whether the voting systems have been certified, programmed, and used in compliance with Indiana law.
        (7) Review contracts, leases, purchase orders, and amendments to those documents concerning the acquisition or maintenance of voting systems.
        (8) Assist with the development of quantity purchase agreements and other contracts for the lease or purchase of voting systems.         (9) Perform any other duties related to the approval or use of voting systems as provided in:
            (A) state law; or
            (B) the contract described in section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.95.