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Inspector Manual http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/DocumentCenter/View/5660
AV Inspector Manual http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/DocumentCenter/View/5661
Election Day Training Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7k6VpjO54E&list=PLBP6XWVz2ZZ7jDNFHoPZsQFzIfqRkQPh_
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Did you read the Inspector Manual or the AV Manual, and watch the video presentation?
Do you understand that if you are a new hire, you must submit a complete new hire packet before being assigned to a precinct?
Do you understand that assignments are need based and special requests often cannot be accommodated. Further, once appointed, you must work your assigned shift and location per election law.
Do you understand that if you are a Chair/Vice Chair you must wait to be released by the Receiving Board at the end of the night? Also, a Chairperson must also check their supplies before the day of election and in the evening of Election Day?
Do you understand that as an Election Inspector you should not leave your assigned precinct without the clearance of your Chairperson and that you are entitled to a one hour break where you may leave during the day?
Do you understand that Election Inspectors are expected to arrive at 6:00 a.m. on Election Day and are not entitled to leave unless cleared to do so by a Chairperson?
Do you understand that Election Inspectors receive email updates with their assignments and training notifications and that they are expected to regularly check their email and junk folder?
Do you understand that Chair/Vice Chair Inspectors are assigned positions based on experience and need and that each precinct must maintain a political party balance at all times?
Do you understand that if you are assigned to the AV Counting Board you will appear at the precinct at 6:00 a.m. (or as assigned by Chair) on Election Day and will be sequestered (meaning you are unable to leave for any reason) until the counting and receiving process is completed?
Do you understand that while the City tries to be as accommodating as possible; food, beverages, meals, and snacks are to be provided by oneself?
You have an issue on Election Day. You have reviewed your manuals and checklists but still need help, what should you do?
Correct: Contact your Chairperson or Site Supervisor if Chairperson is not available.
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The 100th person has entered your precinct to vote. They are voter #100. They receive ballot number 1034. Is this okay?
Correct. The tabulator number and the voter number in the laptop should always match. This will not match with the assigned ballot number. Ballot numbers are sequential, but ultimately random numbers to track how many ballots are used.
The 100th person has entered your precinct to vote. The voter gets entered into the laptop and assigned voter #100 automatically. When the voter completes voting what should the tabulator counter read?
Correct. 100. The number of voters should always match the voter number in the laptop and the tabulator number.
The voter has entered the precinct. What is the first thing they should do?
Correct
Incorrect. Try again.
The voter realizes that they do not have their photo ID in their possession. What should be done?
You swipe/scan a voter's license or type their last name in the laptop search bar. Nothing comes up. What should you do?
A voter has been located, but has a red question mark (status flag) and notes. What action should be taken?
A voter has a status of "AV Sent/Received" . What should you do?
Correct: The voter has already voted. Inform them that the Clerk's Office has already received a ballot. Follow up with the Clerk's Office if there is any further concern
A voter has a status of "AV Sent", the voter does not present the ballot but claims they never received it. What should you do?
Once unpacking the VAT and plugging in all the connections, what should be done?
A voter requests to use the VAT. Identify the correct process:
The Tabulator lights up and beeps that an error has occurred. The ballot is still inside the tabulator. What should you do?
A voter has determined they made a mistake and would like to "spoil" their ballot and receive a new ballot. Identify the correct process.
A voter has been issued a ballot number and voter number in the laptop. What is done with this information?
A voter has voted and heads to the Tabulator Inspector. What should the Tabulator Inspector do?
A voter is marked as "CH (Challenged)" in the laptop or a Challenger challenges a voter. What should be done?
In a situation where a voter does not wear a mask or shield, I can tell a voter they cannot vote without wearing one of these.
At the end of the night, what reports should be saved to the memory stick?
What should ALL Election Inspectors sign?
Anytime you assist a voter, or perform any election related task, what is an important rule to remember?
The tabulator has jammed! What should you do?
The laptop has crashed! What should you do?
At the end of the night, the tabulator has been turned off, all tapes have been printed, and once powered down the memory cards have been removed. What should be done with the memory cards?
Where should the Paper Poll Book, Apps to Vote, tabulator memory cards, zero/results tape, VAT Test Ballot, and memory stick be placed at the end of the night?
Where should all ballots be placed at the end of the night (used, unused, voted, spoiled)?
You are working in a precinct or the AV Counting Board. When can you leave for the end of the night?
On Election Day, you notice two Inspectors discussing politics, listening to the radio/or watching tv, or discussing an item on the ballot. What should you do?
I notice someone holding a campaign sign by the entrance of the polling location, wearing a campaign shirt or button in the polling location, or talking to voters on behalf of a candidate. What should you do?
I notice a voter entering wearing a mask or other apparel with a political message or logo on it at the polling location. What should you do?
In order to be an Election Inspector you must:
What should you log remarks about?
Final Question: A voter arrives and is not located in your precinct laptop. They present a receipt from the Clerk's Office. What should you do?
Please Submit and Download form for your records.