Process and Procedures
Task Force Description
The rules by which the government operates are the foundation of a republic. To ensure a free citizenry, our forefathers recognized the wisdom of clear instructions for the running of government. Rules ensure that policies are made and executed for the betterment of the people; and can only be made through the consent of the governed. To safeguard liberty, there must be rules of engagement between the government and the people.
Processes and procedures are government’s rules of engagement. This task force aims to protect, strengthen, and refine these rules. From time to time, it is the job of a responsible party to review those rules, look at them with a critical eye, and refine them to respond to modern challenges. This task force will do just that.
The United States was founded on the principle that her citizens control her destiny. Therefore, the integrity of elections is the chief concern of this taskforce. Each American has the right to have their voice heard. The voting process and procedures must ensure that the will of the people is quickly and accurately communicated.
Meeting Information
Friday, July 18
9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Call to Order and Introductions
Task Force Announcements and Subcommittee Report
Consideration of Model Policy – Statement of Principles on Process and Procedures
Consideration of Model Policy – Statement of Principles on Elections
Consideration of Model Policy Amendment – Renaming the ALEC SAVE Act
Consideration of Model Policy – Valid Voter Identification Act
Consideration of Model Policy – Mail Voting Deadlines Act
Consideration of Model Policy – Resolution to Include Citizenship on United States Census
Consideration of Model Policy – Election Crime Prosecution Act
Consideration of Model Policy – Protecting Election Administration from Private Funding and Influence Act
Consideration of Model Policy – Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act
Consideration of any Dual Referred Model Policies
Good of the Order and Adjournment
Draft Policies
- Protecting Election Administration from Private Funding and Influence Act
- Election Crime Prosecution Act
- Statement of Principles on Process and Procedures
- Statement of Principles on Elections
- Resolution to Include Citizenship on United States Census
- Mail Voting Deadlines Act
- Valid Voter Identification Act
- Renaming the ALEC Safeguard American Votes and Elections Act (SAVE Act)
- Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act
All Model Policies
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Protecting Election Administration from Private Funding and Influence Act Draft
Section 1. Section [STATUTE] is enacted to read: Definitions. A) “Donation” means a payment, gift, subscription, loan, advance, deposit, or anything of value given to a person without consideration. B) “Election Officers” include individuals who administer, implement, or oversee election-related policies, procedures, or technologies on behalf of any municipality, municipal…
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Election Crime Prosecution Act Draft
The Secretary of State shall exercise in the manner provided by this act all powers granted to him by this act, and shall perform all the duties imposed upon him by this act, which shall include the following: To maintain a hotline for the reporting of any known or suspected…
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Statement of Principles on Process and Procedures Draft
Guiding Principles of Process and Procedures The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for neutral and effective processes and procedures for running government. Simplicity – Processes and procedures should be easy for all US citizens to understand and follow. Transparency – Processes and procedures should be accountable to citizens;…
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Statement of Principles on Elections Draft
Guiding Principles of Elections The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for neutral and effective processes and procedures for elections. Security and Accessibility – It should be easy for the average citizen to vote, but convenience should never come at the expense of security. States should establish core safeguards that protect…
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Resolution to Include Citizenship on United States Census Draft
WHEREAS, the information collected by the United States Census Bureau is critical to the decision making of government; WHEREAS, the allocation of funds and services provided by government are based on population calculated using the data collected by the United States Census Bureau; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the…
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Mail Voting Deadlines Act Draft
Section 1: Mail Ballot Receipt Deadline All mail-in ballots must be received by the appropriate election official no later than the time set by law for the close of polls on the date of the election. Section 2: Deadline to Apply for a Mail Ballot 2. All applications to vote…