ORS 246.565
Audit of computerized voting system by Secretary of State

  • copy of instructions for operation and maintenance
  • maintenance log

(1)

Any voting machine or vote tally system involving the use of computers, a computer network, computer program, computer software or computer system shall be subject to audit by the Secretary of State at any time for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the voting machine or vote tally system.

(2)

The county clerk shall obtain a copy of the written instructions for the operation and maintenance of any component of a vote tally system described in subsection (1) of this section. The clerk shall obtain the copy from the manufacturer or vendor of any component and shall retain the copy.

(3)

The county clerk shall keep a log of all maintenance performed on any component of a vote tally system after the component is purchased and installed. The county clerk shall distinguish maintenance performed during the period that occurs after the preparatory test conducted under ORS 254.235 (Testing of voting machines and vote tally systems) (1) and before the public certification test conducted under ORS 254.525 (Test of vote tally system).

(4)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Computer” means, but is not limited to, an electronic device that performs logical, arithmetic or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities that are connected or related to such a device in a system or network.

(b)

“Computer network” means, but is not limited to, the interconnection of communication lines, including microwave or other means of electronic communication, with a computer through remote terminals or a complex consisting of two or more interconnected computers.

(c)

“Computer program” means, but is not limited to, a series of instructions or statements, in a form acceptable to a computer, that permits the functioning of a computer system in a manner designed to provide appropriate products from the computer system.

(d)

“Computer software” means, but is not limited to, computer programs, procedures and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a computer system.

(e)

“Computer system” means, but is not limited to, a set of related, connected or unconnected computer equipment, devices and software. [1989 c.959 §2; 2001 c.965 §25; 2007 c.71 §77]

Source: Section 246.565 — Audit of computerized voting system by Secretary of State; copy of instructions for operation and maintenance; maintenance log, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors246.­html.

246.012
Definitions 246.021
Time within which election documents must be received by elections officer 246.025
Use of signature stamp by person with disability 246.046
Secretary of State and county clerks to seek out evidence of violations 246.110
Secretary of State as chief elections officer 246.120
Directives, instructions and assistance to county clerks 246.140
Election law conferences for county clerks 246.150
Rules 246.160
Compilations and digests of election laws 246.170
Deposit of moneys received under ORS 246.160 in Secretary of State Miscellaneous Receipts Account 246.179
Reimbursement of county clerk for special elections for United States Senator or Representative and for recall elections involving state office 246.185
Elections Fund 246.190
Help America Vote Act complaint procedures 246.200
County clerk to conduct elections 246.210
County clerk to supervise local elections officials 246.245
Notification to county clerk when city boundary changed 246.250
Personnel 246.270
Office hours of county clerk on election days 246.410
Directives for fixing precinct and other electoral district boundaries 246.520
Applicable laws 246.530
Adoption, purchase or procurement of equipment 246.540
Joint purchase, maintenance and use 246.550
Examination and approval of equipment by Secretary of State 246.560
Requirements for approval of equipment 246.565
Audit of computerized voting system by Secretary of State 246.570
Sale of vote recording systems to counties 246.580
Content of vote recording system sale agreement 246.590
Loans from State Treasurer for purchase of voting equipment or computers 246.600
Deposits in Voting Machine Account 246.710
Declaring county elections emergency 246.820
Order to compel county clerk, city elections officer or elections official to comply with interpretation, rule, directive or instruction 246.910
Appeal from Secretary of State, county clerk or other elections official to courts
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Current through early 2024

§ 246.565’s source at oregon​.gov