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Vote on a request to approve the purchase of voting equipment recommended by the Chatham County Board of Elections from HartIntercivic for use in future elections in Chatham County and authorize staff to negotiate minor changes to the agreement and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
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Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the purchase of voting equipment recommended by the Chatham County Board of Elections from HartIntercivic for use in future elections in Chatham County and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
Introduction & Background: The voting equipment currently in use by the Chatham County Board of Elections has outlasted its life span. In order to maintain the Chatham County voter’s confidence in the elections process, the Chatham County Board of Elections is recommending the replacement of the current equipment with the HartInterCivic voting system, which was tested in the November 5, 2019, Municipal Election in two precincts in Siler City.
Discussion & Analysis: The Board of Elections has satisfied all requirements to replace the current voting equipment as laid out by the State Board of Elections; therefore the Board of Elections is asking the Board of Commissioners for the approval and funding to acquire the recommended voting systems.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: The Board of Elections has funds in the counties CIP fund to pay for the equipment purchase.
Recommendation: Motion to approve the purchase of HartIntercivic voting equipment, and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.