U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

TALLY VOTE MATTER

DATE & TIME OF TRANSMITTAL: February 5, 2009, 4:50p.m.

BALLOT DEADLINE: February 9, 2009, 4:50p.m.

COMMISSIONERS: BEACH, DAVIDSON, HILLMAN AND RODRIGUEZ

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID P, BLACKWOOD AS THE

U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION'S GENERAL

COUNSEL FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS

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U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

TALLY VOTE MATTER

DATE & TIME OF TRANSMITTAL: February 5, 2009, 4:50p.m.

BALLOT DEADLINE: February 9, 2009, 4:50p.m.

COMMISSIONERS: BEACH, DAVIDSON, HILILMAN AND RODRIGUEZ

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID P. BLACKWOOD AS THE
U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION’S GENERAL
COUNSEL FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS

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U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

TALLY VOTE MATTER

DATE & TIME OF TRANSMITTAL: February 5, 2009, 4:50p.m.

BALLOT DEADLINE: February 9, 2009, 4:50p.m.

COMMISSIONERS: BEACH, DAVIDSON, HILLMAN AND RODRIGUEZ

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID P. BLACKWOOD AS THE
U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION’S GENERAL

COUNSEL FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS

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U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W., SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005

OFFICE OF THE CHAIR

BEFORE THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

In the Matter of

Approve Appointment of David P. Blackwood as
the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s General
Counsel for a Term of Four (4) Years

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CERTIFICATION

I, Gineen Beach, Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, do hereby
certify that on February 9, 2009, the Commissioners voted on the above referenced
matter. This matter proposed that the Commission approve appointment of David P
Blackwood as the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s General Counsel for a term of
four (4) years. All ballots were timely submitted.

After review of the ballots, | certify that the measure fails, having not achieved
the requisite three approval votes required by law. Commissioners Beach and Davidson
voted affirmatively, and Commissioners Hillman and Rodriguez disapproved the
recommendation.

NOTE:
Commissioner Hillman commented — I again encourage EAC to re-do this hiring
process.

Commissioner Rodriguez commented — I am unable to approve the
recommendation.

Attest:

Chair

Tel: (202) 566-3100 WWw.eac.gov Fax: (202) 566-1392
Toll free: 1 (866) 747-1471


U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

TALLY VOTE MATTER

DATE & TIME! OF TRANSMITTAL: February 5, 2009, 4:50p.m.

BALLOT DEADLINE: February 9, 2009. 4:50p.m.

COMMISSIONERS: BEACH, DAVIDSON. HILLMAN AND RODRIGUEZ

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID P. BLACKWOOD AS THE
U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION'S GENERAL
COUNSEL FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS

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A definite vote is required. All ballots must be signed and dated. Please return
ONLY THE BALLOT to the EAC Chair. Please return the ballot no later than date
and time shown above.

FROM THOMAS WILKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


U.S, ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

TALLY VOTE MATTER
DATE & TIME OF TRANSMITTAL: February 5, 2009, 4:50p.m.
BALLOT DEADLINE: February 9, 2009, 4:50p.m.

COMMISSIONERS: BEACH, DAVIDSON, HILLMAN AND RODRIGUEZ

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID P. BLACKWOOD AS THE

U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION'S GENERAL
COUNSEL FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS

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COMMENTS:

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A definite vote is required. All ballots must be signed and dated. Please return
ONLY THE BALLOT to the EAC Chair. Please return the ballot no later than date
and time shown above.

FROM THOMAS WILKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1225 New York Ave. NW - Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

MEMORANDUM

TO: Commissioners Beach, Davidson, Hillman and Rodriguez

FROMs Thomas Wilkey
Executive Director
DATE: February 5, 2009

RE: Submission for Tally Vote — Approve Appointment of David P.
Blackwood as the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s General
Counsel for a term of four (4) years

I respectively recommend that the Commission take the following action:

The EAC advertised the General Counsel position under vacancy announcement EAC-
08-06. This recommendation is submitted for your approval of David Blackwood’s
appointment as the EAC General Counsel at a salary of $139,000 per annum. His start
date will be determined pending the outcome of this tally vote. Mr. Blackwood will be
appointed for a term of 4 years in accordance with the legal requirements of the Help
America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002. The appointment will be subject to the successful
completion of a background security investigation with a favorable adjudication. In
addition, the appointee must complete a Financial Disclosure Report prior to entering on
duty and annually thereafter. This report will be reviewed and a determination made if
any financial conflicts exist and the appropriate action required to address any conflicts.
Mr. Blackwood will also be subject to a one-year probationary period.

RECOMMENDATION:

The Commission should approve appointment of David Blackwood as the U.S. Election
Assistance Commission’s General Counsel for a term of four (4) years