RULE NO: RULE TITLE
1S-2.034: Polling Place Procedures Manual
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule. This manual is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The proposed changes clarify procedures for voter intake at the polling place and for handling a ballot that has been overvoted. It also enhances the provisions governing persons with disabilities.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Polling Place Procedures.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 20.10(3), 97.012(1), 102.014(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 102.014(5) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: May 3, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 307, R. A. Gray Building, Florida Department of State, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Maria Matthews, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of State at: mimatthews@dos.state.fl.us or (850)245-6536, or Donald Palmer, Director, Division of Elections, Florida Department of State at: DLPalmer@dos.state.fl.us or (850)245-6200

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.