Local Date and Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / 08:04 PM
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Local Date and Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / 08:04 PM |
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New Voting Equipment Educational Videos The City of Appleton has purchased new voting equipment to tabulate the votes at the polling locations on Election Day. The M-100 Precinct Ballot Counter is a portable ballot counter and vote tabulator utilizing advanced IMR (Intelligent Mark Recognition) visible light scanning technology. For voters who have previously voted in the city of Appleton, you will find little change from the equipment we had used. In
addition, each polling location is equipped with a voting device to allow
persons with disabilities to cast a vote privately and independently.
The AutoMark integrates seamlessly into the same tabulation system
and allow all voters in the city to cast the same ballots and use the same
tabulators. The AutoMark is
strictly a ballot marking device. Once
a ballot has been marked the ballot is inserted into the M-100 Ballot
tabulator. 
Election Officials are the gatekeepers of Democracy. They are vital to efficient and honest elections. Election Officials proudly conduct elections with accuracy, integrity and dignity. The City of Appleton City Clerk's Office needs more than 110 Election Officials to work at the polls every election. You can join this team of caring individuals who help ensure this basic right of citizenship: to vote in a fair, free election. How can I become an Election Official? Call us at 920-832-6447 and we will mail you an application, or fill out the Election Board Interest Form and return it to the: Office of the City Clerk Will I be paid? Yes. Election Officials are paid a daily stipend to attend a training class and for service on election day. What do Election Inspectors do? Election Inspectors are responsible for administering election procedures in each polling place. You will be helping to:
Positions Available
What is the time commitment? Inspectors work from 6:30 a.m. until the completion of their duties (approximately 9:30 p.m.) A lunch break of an hour may be possible during slower elections, but busy elections may require you to stay at the polling place and bring necessary meals. Half day or shorter shifts may be negotiated, but whole days are preferred. Appointment – Inspectors are appointed to a district for a two-year term and will work all elections. If you are not appointed, you will be considered an alternate and asked to work when a vacancy occurs. It is always our goal to place you in your own district, however, if you are willing to help where needed it is easier to make assignments. What kind of training will I receive? Training sessions are provided before each election lasting approximately one hour. A reference manual is provided along with the discussion of procedures. Compensation - $15. State certification training is also required every two years. What are the requirements? The privilege of "absentee voting" has been established as an extension of the right to vote on election day. Because this privilege is exercised wholly outside of the traditional safeguards of the polling place, absentee voting must be carefully regulated to prevent the potential for fraud or abuse. Meeting all the requirements takes time. To avoid any delays or misunderstanding, contact the Clerk's office as soon as possible. Registered voters who are unable or unwilling to go to their polling place on election day may vote by absentee ballot. Ballots are available for mailing or in-person voting 21 days before an election (30 days before the fall elections). In Person:Absentee Voting also covers Nursing home residents, hospitalized electors and those on jury duty. Please contact the City Clerk's office - (920) 832-6447 for information. Each of these circumstances requires specific forms and procedures. For specific election absentee voting dates - click here. U.S. citizens residing abroad and members of the military, spouses and children contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program. (Options listed below) These citizens are covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act and are further defined below: Citizens who are members of the Uniformed Services, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the family members of the above and overseas citizens. Uniformed services are defined as the U.S. Armed Forces (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard), merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and family members of all of the above. Overseas citizens are defined as citizens who reside outside the United States. A request can be made for a state ballot by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) Standard Form 76A. FPCA's may be obtained by eligible voters from voting assistance officers within their branch of service, from a U.S. consulate or embassy or from the Federal Voting Assistance Program website below. A City of Appleton Absentee Ballot Application Form may also be completed if you are unable to locate the FPCA Form 76A. When the FPCA is complete and contains a Voting Residence address that is within the Appleton city limits and the applicant's signature, mail or fax to: City Clerk **If faxing, the original must be placed in the mail to the Clerk's office, postmarked the same day as faxing, to be a valid request. The ballot may be mailed or faxed to you depending on the information you provide, however, Wisconsin does not allow you to return your voted ballot by fax. If you have applied for and have not received the state ballot in a timely manner, you may obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot from the Federal Voting Assistance website below. Vote your ballot and send it by mail following the instructions for completing and submitting a Federal Write-In Absentee ballot. Contact: www.fvap.gov HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE If a person is voting for the first time in Wisconsin, or has changed their name or address since the last time they voted, they are required to complete a Voter Registration Form before they vote. The Help American Vote Act of 2002 established a number of requirements that all states must meet. One of these requirements is that individuals provide the following information when registering to vote:
THE REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE ELECTOR PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION. If an individual has a Driver’s license or social security number, he or she cannot refuse to provide this information. If an individual refuses to provide this information, he or she cannot register to vote. In addition, the following questions must be answered: Are you a citizen of the United States of America? THE REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE ELECTOR ANSWERS THESE QUESTIONS. REGISTRATION OPTIONS Anyone wishing to vote in the City of Appleton has three options to register:
Important: The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the voter registration application by mail.
Acceptable Forms of Proof of Residence
Must contain your current and complete name, including both the first and last name; and a current and complete residential address, including a numbered street and the name of the municipality. Forms which have an expiration date, must be valid on Election Day in order to constitute acceptable proof of residence for that election. Identifying Documents are Limited to:
If you cannot supply acceptable proof of residence, your registration form can be substantiated and signed by one other elector who resides in your municipality, corroborating your residency information. The corroborator must then provide acceptable proof of residence. If an individual cannot provide proof of residency or prove residency through the use of a corroborator, the individual cannot register to vote and therefore cannot vote. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact: Office of the City Clerk Wisconsin State Elections Board VOTER REGISTRATION WHAT LOCATION DO I VOTE AT – HOME VS. SCHOOL?
WISCONSIN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
WHERE DO I VOTE? See Lawrence University Student Housing for a list of dorms and the corresponding polling place. ON ELECTION DAY THE POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 AM TO 8:00 PM If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 832-6447. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HOUSING
VOTER REGISTRATION LOCATIONS This
location can be used to register to vote at any time, except on election
day: Office of the City Clerk City Hall, 6th floor Appleton, WI 54911 100 N. Appleton Street Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (920) 832-6447 THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS CANNOT BE USED THREE WEEKS BEFORE AN ELECTION
Note: You also may register at your Voting District on Election Day. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible SPRING PRIMARY – FEBRUARY 19, 2008 SPRING ELECTION – APRIL 1, 2008 PARTISAN PRIMARY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 4, 2008 2009 ELECTION DATES SPRING PRIMARY – FEBRUARY 17, 2009 SPRING ELECTION – APRIL 7, 2009 ELECTION SCHEDULE: Spring Primary – means the nonpartisan primary held the 3rd Tuesday in February to nominate candidates to be voted for at the spring election and during presidential election years, to express preference for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party. Spring Election – means the election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational and municipal officers and nonpartisan county officers. September Partisan Primary – means the primary held the 2nd Tuesday in September to nominate candidates to be voted for at the general election, and to determine which candidates for state offices other than district attorney may participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. General Election – means the election held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November to elect the President of the United States, United States senators, representatives in congress, state senators, representatives to the assembly, district attorneys, state officers other than the state superintendent and judicial officers, and county officers other than supervisors and county executives. WHO IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE? The requirements to vote are:
HOW CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS IF I'M ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE? To change your address within the City of Appleton you will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application (Voter Registration Application). Attach one form of acceptable proof of residence (Click here for acceptable proof of residence) and mail to the Office of the City Clerk. You are also welcome to personally visit the Clerk's office to make the necessary changes to your voter registration record. Feel free to call 832-6447 if you have any questions. WHAT IF I GET MARRIED? If you change your name, you will be required to re-register with your new name. We recommend making this change in person at the
Clerk's office to preserve your voting history. Since you are not eligible to register using the new address (must live there 10 days), state law allows you to vote at your previous polling place in Appleton or previous municipality. When you have lived at your new Appleton address for 10 days, you will then be eligible to register in Appleton. CAN I REGISTER AT MY POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY? Yes. Persons who register at the polls on election day must present one form of acceptable proof of residence or have their statements substantiated and signed by one other elector from the same municipality who must accompany them to the polls. If this witness is not a registered voter, he/she must also present proof of residence. Click here for acceptable proof of residence. HOW DO I KNOW WHERE I VOTE? The City is divided into Aldermanic Districts and Wards, which determine your voting location. Your voting location can be found by using the polling locations search: Where Do I Vote in Appleton? Enter your address and click "search" to learn your district number, polling location and view a map showing the location. WHEN ARE THE POLLING LOCATIONS OPEN FOR VOTING? Polling locations in the City of Appleton will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The M-100 is a portable ballot tabulator that uses optical scan read head technology to electronically read and tabulate mark-sense ballots. The tabulator will record your vote in much the same way the price code on groceries is read at a supermarket.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR VOTING ON ELECTION DAY? Voters who have pre-registered – Upon entering the polling location an Election Inspector will ask for your name and address. Your name will be located on the list of registered voters in your ward and you will receive a voting number slip. Take the slip to another Election Inspector and receive a ballot. The Election Inspector will provide voting instructions. Proceed to a voting booth, where you may read the instructions on the ballot and posted in the booth. Mark your ballot. After marking the ballot, proceed directly to the tabulator and insert the ballot. (Stand directly in front of the tabulator and insert your ballot into the slot. You will feel a slight pull as the machine accepts the ballot) Your ballot is read, recorded and deposited into one the locked compartments. Do not leave until your ballot drops into the compartment. If the tabulator identifies a mistake, your ballot will be returned to you. An election official will assist you and provide another ballot. Voters who are not Registered – You must first stop at the voter registration table and provide acceptable proof of residence in that district. Refer to How to Register to Vote for a list of documents that may be used. An Election Inspector will complete a Voter Registration Form and you will be asked to verify and sign the form. If you need assistance, inform an Election Inspector at the time of check-in. You may have help in marking the ballot, if required, from an Election Inspector or from another person, however, that individual may not be the elector's employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization that represents the voter. You will then continue the voting process as described in the Pre-registered section. HOW CAN I CAST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT? Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. To obtain an absentee ballot you may 1) personally come to the City Clerk's office to cast an absentee ballot or 2) you must make a request in writing. The written request must include your voting address within the City of Appleton, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent and your signature. You may print our Application for Absentee Ballot form or write a letter. The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the municipal clerk's office is 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election. All voted ballots must be returned to the Clerk's office so they can be delivered to the proper polling location before the polls close on Election Day. Any ballot received after the polls close will not be counted. Absentee ballots are available 21 days prior to the Spring Primary and Spring Election and 30 days prior to the Fall Primary and General Election. HOW DO I BECOME AN ELECTION OFFICIAL? Contact the City clerk's office at 832-6447 with any questions and to request an application form or print our form now. Election Board Interest Form APPLETON VOTING
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