Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.771 - Definitions

Rule 1.

(1) As used in these rules:

(a) "Absent voter ballot card" means a ballot card attached to a backing that aids a voter to punch out the scored positions on the ballot card.

(b) "Accuracy test" means a test conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election count the votes in the manner prescribed by the act.

(c) "Act" means Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1954, as amended, being S168.1 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the Michigan election law.

(d) "Approved computer" means a manufacturer model which has been approved by the board of state canvassers to tabulate ballot cards in this state.

(e) "Ballot card" means a data processing card approved by the board of state canvassers.

(f) "Ballot label assembly" means the assembled unit containing ballot labels and mask.

(g) "Certifying board" means a board consisting of not less than 2 members of differing political party preference which certifies the precinct results on election night.

(h) "Chad" means the scored rectangular portion of the ballot card which is punched out of the ballot card by the voter when casting a vote.

(i) "Combination ballot card and write-in ballot" means a ballot card with a separate card attached to it by perforation and which contains instructions and spaces for write-ins. The write-in portion shall be of a size other than that of the ballot card.

(j) "Computer" means 1 or more pieces of automatic tabulating equipment which examines, tabulates, and counts votes recorded on ballot cards or magnetic tapes and prints results.

(k) "Console log" means a listing of the computer responses to program instructions and of instructions to the computer by the operator.

(l) "Correction tape" means a tape designed solely for use in correcting errors on data processing cards.

(m) "Demonstration ballot card" means a ballot card of a distinctive color used to instruct voters on the use of the voting device. The card shall have the word "DEMONSTRATION" printed or stamped on it.

(n) "Demonstrator model" means a voting device on which voters are instructed in the use of the device.

(o) "Duplicate ballot card" means a ballot card on which the word "DUPLICATE" is printed, stamped, or written and which is used to transfer a voter's valid selections from the original ballot card.

(p) "Edit listing" means a listing showing the names, rotation sequence, and ballot position numbers for each candidate and proposal as they appear in the program for each precinct.

(q) "End card" means a data processing card which instructs the computer that all ballots of a precinct have been counted.

(r) "Header card" means a data processing card which contains the necessary data to identify a precinct to the computer. A header card may be an end card for the preceding precinct.

(s) "Mask" means a piece of material with defined areas for each voting position, into which holes are punched corresponding only to the voting positions appearing on the ballot label.

(t) "Overvote" means a combination of votes, including write-in votes, which exceeds the number for which the elector is entitled to vote.

(u) "Program" means the operating instructions for a computer by which it examines, counts, tabulates, and prints the results of the votes cast on a ballot card.

(v) "Receiving board" means a board consisting of not less than 2 members of differing political party preference which receives the sealed transfer case from the precinct election inspectors.

(w) "Receiving station" means a site which is located at a building or place other than where the counting center is located.

(x) "Self-contained voting station" means a unit containing a voting device having curtains on not less than 3 sides and which, when assembled, creates an individual voting station.

(y) "Specialized computer" means automatic tabulating equipment constructed primarily for the purpose of tabulating ballots and printing results.

(z) "Spoiled ballot" means a ballot card which has been returned by a voter and for which a new ballot card has been issued.

(aa) "Template" means a piece of material containing precisely located holes, conical in shape and positioned so that a stylus tip can penetrate only the scored areas of the ballot card.

(bb) "Transfer case" means a metal container used for transporting and storing voted ballot cards. The container shall be capable of being sealed with a metal seal and be approved in the manner ballot boxes are approved pursuant to section 24j of the act.

(cc) "Valid punch" means a punch of a ballot card such that the chad is completely removed or is hanging by 1 or 2 corners.

(2) A term defined in the act has the same meaning when used in these rules.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.771

1979 AC