Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-21.351

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 721-21.351 - Receiving absentee ballots

The commissioner shall carefully account for and protect all absentee ballots returned to the office.

(1)Note receipt. The commissioner shall write or file-stamp on the return carrier envelope the date that the ballot arrived in the commissioner's office. The commissioner shall also record receipt of the ballot in I-Voters.

(2)Temporary storage. If necessary, the commissioner shall immediately put the ballot into a secure container, such as a locked ballot box, until the ballots can be moved to the secure storage area.

(3)Secure area. The commissioner shall deliver the ballots to a secure area where returned absentee ballots will be reviewed for completeness and defects.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-21.351

ARC 8779B, IAB 6/2/10, effective 7/1/10