Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.777 - Preliminary accuracy test

Rule 7.

(1) The election commission providing the program or its authorized assistant shall conduct a preliminary accuracy test of the computers and programs for all precincts prior to the accuracy test.

(2) The preliminary accuracy test shall be conducted using the test decks prepared under the direction of the commission. For the purpose of this test, the test deck may be reproduced onto standard data processing cards.

(3) When an errorless count has been made for all precincts, the commission or its authorized assistant providing the program shall do all of the following:

(a) Secure the programs, test decks, and predetermined results in a metal container, which shall be sealed with a metal seal.

(b) Certify that all precincts have been tested using the test deck prepared under the direction of the commission and that the results agree with the predetermined results of the test deck. The certificate shall contain the number of the seal which was used to secure the program.

(c) Deliver programs, test decks, predetermined results, and the certificate to the clerk of the unit of government providing the program.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.777

1979 AC