Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-22.31

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 721-22.31 - Acceptance testing

When the commissioner receives voting equipment from a vendor, the commissioner shall carefully examine and test the equipment to:

(1) Verify that the system delivered is certified for use in Iowa. The commissioner shall compare the voting system version numbers with the list of certified voting equipment provided by the state commissioner;

(2) Verify that everything in the contract has been delivered by:

a. Comparing a copy of the purchase contract with the items received;

b. Making certain that all components, such as power cords, casters, and keys, are included;

c. Reviewing instruction and maintenance manuals to be sure that the correct version of each manual was provided; and

(3) Verify that everything delivered actually works. The commissioner shall run a simulated election to confirm that each part of the system and the system as a whole function properly.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-22.31