Chief Inspector SelfEvaluation 2018 2019 Chief Inspector SelfEvaluation

Chief Inspector Self-Evaluation 2018 -2019

Chief Inspector Self-Evaluation The chief inspector “self-evaluation” may be used to gauge a chief election inspector’s comprehension of election administration laws and procedures after completing training. The results of the self-evaluation do not affect the chief inspector’s appointment or qualifications to serve. The self-evaluation is composed of 30 true or false and multiplechoice questions and can be used as a training tool when clerks conduct training sessions for their election workers. We hope you find the presentation format interesting and helpful. This video should be accompanied by the self-evaluation question sheet to record your answers. We welcome any feedback or comments you may have.

Section 1 Qualifications for Election Officials

1. To qualify to be an election inspector, an individual must: a. b. c. d. Be able to read, write and understand English Not be a candidate on the ballot Receive training All of the above Answer: d State law requires that all election inspectors be able to read, write and understand English, may not be a candidate on the ballot and must receive proper training. Chief inspectors must receive at least six hours of election training every two years. Regular election inspectors must receive some election training, but there is no prescribed curriculum or number of hours.

2. An election inspector can be a qualified elector of the county for the polling place in which they work on Election Day. True or False? Answer: True An election inspector can be a qualified elector of the county, meaning he or she must be at least 18 years of age, a U. S. citizen and resident of the county for the polling place at which he or she works on Election Day for at least ten days. Chief inspectors must be a qualified elector of the municipality, unless a qualified chief inspector is not available. High School election inspectors must be a qualified elector of the municipality.

3. The following types of election officials count toward the odd-number of election inspectors that need to be in the polling area on Election Day (select as many as apply): a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Greeters Chief Inspectors Election Registration Officials (EROs) Tabulators Election Inspectors or “poll workers” High School Election Inspectors Municipal Clerk delivering additional ballots Answer: b, e, f Greeters and EROs do not count toward the odd-number of election inspectors that need to be in the polling area for voting to take place. Tabulators perform their duties after the polls close. A municipal clerk delivering additional ballots is performing his or her clerk duties as needed.

4. Any duties performed by two election inspectors must include inspectors from different parties if the parties submitted lists by the November 30, 2017 deadline. True or False? Answer: True Duties that require two election inspectors, such as remaking ballots, curbside voting and others, must be performed by inspectors from different political parties if the parties submitted lists to the governing body by December 30 of an odd-numbered year. If the parties did not submit lists by the deadline, election inspectors are considered unaffiliated and are not identified by a political party, regardless of their personal beliefs.

Section 2 Pre-Election Preparation

5. The American flag must be displayed: a. In the polling area b. Outside of the building c. Both inside and outside d. Either inside or outside Answer: d The American flag is required to be displayed either inside of the polling area or outside of the building. Some municipalities choose to display the flag both inside and outside of the building, but it is not required by law.

6. All polling places should have a current copy of the July 2016 Election Day Manual. True or False? Answer: True The current Election Day Manual is version date July 2016. The October 20, 2016 memo, “Court Decisions Affecting the Election Day Manual, ” should be inserted in the manual for inspectors to reference. The memo outlines the changes to the manual due to the August 2016 One Wisconsin Institute court decision, such as changing the number of days required to attain residency to vote from 28 days to 10 days. The manual will not be updated to reflect the court decision as the case is still pending.

7. All polling places must be equipped with at least one accessible voting equipment component for each election. True or False? Answer: True All polling places must be equipped with at least one accessible voting equipment component to allow all voters to vote privately and independently. All voters may use this equipment. Election inspectors should be familiar with the basic functionality voting equipment and be able to instruct a voter how to cast a ballot.

Section 3 Electors

8. A qualified elector (select as many as apply): a. Is a U. S. citizen b. Is age 18 or older on or before Election Day c. Has resided in the election district or ward at least 10 consecutive days, with no present intent to move, before the election d. Has not placed a bet or wager on the outcome of the election e. Has not be convicted of a felony, the sentence for which has not been completed f. All of the above Answer: f A qualified elector is a U. S. citizen, age 18 or older on or before Election Day, has resided in the district or ward for at least ten days before the election, has not placed a bet or wager on the outcome of the election and has not been convicted of a felony, the sentence for which has not been completed.

9. Proof of residence documents must list the voter’s complete name and Wisconsin address. True or False? Answer: True Proof of residence documents must always list the voter’s complete name and Wisconsin address.

10. Proof of identification documents must list the voter’s complete name and Wisconsin address. True or False? Answer: False Proof of identification documents must contain the voter’s name, a photograph and an expiration date. The photo must reasonably resemble the voter and the name on the ID must conform to the name on the poll list. The expiration date must be reviewed to determine if it is valid for voting purposes. Some forms of ID are valid if they expired after November 8, 2016. Some IDs never expire. The address on the ID does not need to be the voter’s current address. In fact, some forms of photo ID, such as a passport, do not have an address on it.

11. A person convicted of a felony can vote if he or she has completed the terms of his or her sentence, including probation or parole, if any. True or False? Answer: True A felon who has successfully completed the terms of their sentence – including extended supervision, probation or parole, also known as being “on paper” – is eligible to vote in Wisconsin.

12. A person who has moved away can vote in their former municipality if: a. They have intent to return b. They haven’t registered to vote in another municipality c. They can’t meet the residency requirement of their new municipality d. All of the above Answer: d A person who has moved away can vote in their former municipality if they have intent to return, haven’t registered to vote in another municipality, or can’t meet the residency requirement of their new municipality.

13. A voter must list their Wisconsin driver license or state-issued ID card number on their voter registration application if it is unexpired. True or False? Answer: True A voter must list their unexpired Wisconsin driver license or state-issued ID card number on the application when they register to vote. If expired, the voter may list the last four digits of their social security number on the application. If the voter is unable or unwilling to provide the WI driver license or state-issued ID number, the voter should be offered the option of voting a provisional ballot.

14. A voter may provide the last four digits of their social security number instead of their Wisconsin driver license or stateissued ID card number if they don’t have it with them. True or False? Answer: False A voter who has an unexpired Wisconsin driver license or state-issued ID card must list the number on the application when they register to vote. They do not have to display the license or card if they are not using it for proof of residence but they must list the number on the form.

15. A voter can spoil a ballot and vote up to how many ballots? a. None b. Two c. Three Answer: c A voter may spoil and receive up to three ballots for any reason. Absentee ballots can be spoiled in the municipal clerk’s office by the applicable deadlines. In-person voters can also spoil ballots at the polls on Election Day. A voter cannot spoil a returned absentee ballot at the polls on Election Day and vote a new ballot.

16. Put the following steps of the voting process in order, 1 – 5: 3 _____ Voter signs the poll list 1 _____ Voter states name and address 5 _____ Voter is given a ballot 2 _____ Voter shows inspectors photo ID 4 _____ Voter is assigned a voter number Answer: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 A registered voter is required by law to state their name and address, show both election inspectors managing the poll list their photo ID, sign one of the poll lists, and be issued a voter number before receiving a ballot.

17. Which of the following are valid forms of proof of residence if they list the voter’s full name and Wisconsin address? True or False? a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. Wisconsin deer hunting license True! License issued by unit of government Letter from the municipal clerk True! Document issued by a unit of government Auto insurance card False! Issued by private company Home mortgage statement False! Not a depository account Vehicle registration issued by the WI DOT True! Document issued by u/gov’t Credit card statement False! Not a depository account Wedding invitation False! Personal mail Cell phone bill True! Utility bill Bank statement shown on a smart phone True! POR may be shown electronically Public High school report card True! Document issued by a unit of government Mail forwarded by the post office with a yellow new address sticker attached False! Yellow sticker not valid, but letter from the USPS is acceptable Letter from the Mexican Consulate True! Document issued by a unit of government

18. Rate the following statements about proof of residence documents. True or False? a. Acceptable proof of residence must contain the voter's current name and residential address. True! Acceptable POR must include the voter’s full name and Wisconsin address. b. c. Acceptable proof of residence must indicate whether a voter has resided at the address listed for at least 10 consecutive days. False! A voter certifies that they have resided at the address listed by signing the voter registration application. Acceptable proof of residence must have an associated account number, such as a bank account number. False! Not all acceptable forms of POR have an associated account number. d. e. Proof of residence can be provided using an electronic device such as a smart phone. True! POR may be provided electronically using a smart phone or some other device. There are some documents that can be used as both proof of residence and photo ID. True! An unexpired Wisconsin driver license or state-issued ID card, for example, can be used as POR and POI if the name and address are current.

19. Confidential voters must provide proof of identification if they vote in-person. True or False? Answer: False Confidential voters are the only category of voters who never have to provide photo ID. Even voters who are exempt from providing photo ID when they vote absentee, such as military and permanently overseas voters, must provide photo ID if they vote in-person.

20. Provisional voting is used in which of the following situations. True or False? a. When the voter is in the wrong polling location. b. When registering, the voter is unable or unwilling to provide their unexpired WI driver license or state-issued ID card number c. d. e. False! A provisional ballot may not be issued if the voter is in the wrong polling place. True! A voter may cast a provisional ballot if they have been issued a WI driver license or state ID card and can’t or won’t provide the number. When the voter can’t provide proof of residence. False! A provisional ballot may not be issued if the voter cannot provide proof of residence at the polls on Election Day. When the voter is unable or unwilling to provide proof of identification. True! A voter may cast a provisional ballot if they can’t or won’t provide proof of identification. When the voter is marked “POR Required” on the poll list and is unable to provide proof of residence. True! A voter with this notation on the poll list may be issued a provisional ballot.

Section 4 Election Day Issues

21. Electioneering is prohibited within how many feet during voting hours on public property? a. 10 feet b. 100 feet c. 1000 feet Answer: b Electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of an entrance a voter may use to access the polling place on public property.

22. Observers must do which of the following in order to observe voting at the polls on Election Day? a. Sign the observer log b. Provide photo identification c. Wear an observer badge d. Remain in the designated observer area e. Direct questions to the chief inspector f. All of the above Answer: f An election observer must sign into the observer log, provide photo ID to the chief inspector, wear a provided observer badge, remain in the designated observer area and direct questions to the chief inspector.

23. The chief inspector or municipal clerk can close a polling place early in a weather emergency. True or False? Answer: False Voting hours are set by state law. All polling places are required to be open from 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. on Election Day. Only a judge can order the closing of a polling place or extend its hours past 8: 00 p. m. due to a natural or manmade emergency that impacted voters’ access to the polls during regular voting hours.

24. When can a candidate on the ballot be an election observer? a. At any time b. During voting hours c. After the polls close d. Never Answer: c A candidate on the ballot may not observe the election proceedings until after the polls close at 8: 00 p. m. They are not prohibited from voting inperson on Election Day, but may not loiter or engage in any electioneering at the polls.

25. The names of registered write-in candidates should be: a. b. c. d. Posted in the clerk’s office Posted at the polling place Verbally given to each voter Available as a list for election inspectors to hand to a voter who asks if there any registered write-in candidates. Answer: d The municipal clerk should provide the election inspectors with a list of registered write-in candidates to give to any voter who asks. This information should not be posted or volunteered in any way.

Section 5 Ballots

26. Voters who were issued a provisional ballot have until what time to provide their missing information so their ballot is counted? a. 8: 00 p. m. on Election Night at the polls b. 4: 00 p. m. the Friday following the election to the municipal clerk c. Either Answer: c Voters who cast a provisional ballot have until 8: 00 p. m. election night or 4: 00 p. m. the Friday following the election to provide the missing information.

27. Which of the following is a reason to reject an absentee ballot. True or False? a. Missing witness signature or address True! The certificate envelope must have a witness signature and address. b. Missing voter signature True! The certificate envelope must have a voter signature. c. Missing date of voter signature False! A certificate envelope missing the date of the voter’s signature should not be rejected. e. Envelope appears to be tampered with True! If the certificate envelope appears to have been opened and resealed, or otherwise tampered with, it should be rejected unless the clerk indicates otherwise. The envelope does not have the clerk’s initials False! A certificate envelope that does not have the clerk’s initials listed should not be rejected, but the omission should be noted on the Inspectors’ Statement.

Section 6 Documentation

28. When should the chief inspector check the tamper-evident seal/tag protecting the voting equipment’s memory device? a. b. c. d. Before the polls open on Election Day After the polls close on Election Day Periodically throughout the day on Election Day All of the above Answer: d The chief inspector is required to check the seal or tag protecting the equipment’s memory device both before the polls open and when they close. Best practices suggest that the chief inspector also check them periodically during the day and at shift changes.

29. What methods can election inspectors use to ensure the smooth reconciliation of both poll books once the polls have closed? a. Compare the first and last numbers on each page b. Compare notations besides the names of voters to determine if they match c. Circle the last voter number on both lists in red. d. All of the above Answer: d Election inspectors should periodically reconcile the poll lists during Election Day to make sure they contain identical information. Comparing the first and last numbers on each page of the poll lists, comparing any notations beside the names of voters and circulating the last voter number on both lists in red will help ensure a smooth reconciliation after the polls close.

30. Only election inspectors still working at the polls when it closes should sign the completed certificate on the Inspectors’ Statement. True or False? Answer: False All election inspectors should sign the certificate and indicate which hours they worked on Election Day.

QUESTIONS?

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