Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 183 - RULES OF STATE ELECTION BOARD › Chapter 183-1 - GEORGIA ELECTION CODE › Subject 183-1-12 - PREPARATION FOR AND CONDUCT OF PRIMARIES AND ELECTIONS › Rule 183-1-12-.05 - Security of Voting System Components at County Elections Office or Designated County Storage Area

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. Software security. The software contained
				in electronic ballot markers, ballot scanners, election managements systems,
				and electronic poll books, regardless of whether the unit is owned by the
				county or the State, shall not be modified, upgraded, or changed in any way
				without the specific prior approval of the Secretary of State.
2. Electronic ballot markers, ballot
				scanners, and election management systems shall not be connected to the
				internet and no other software shall be loaded onto or maintained or used on
				computers on which the election management system software is located except as
				specifically authorized by the Secretary of State.
3. The room in which the election management
				system is located shall be locked at all times when the system is not directly
				under the supervision of the election superintendent or his or her designee.
				Lock and key access to the room where the election management system is located
				shall be limited to the county election superintendent; the election
				supervisor, if any; personnel of the county election superintendent's office
				designated by the county election superintendent; building maintenance
				personnel; and emergency personnel. Building maintenance personnel shall have
				access to the room in which the election management system is located only to
				the extent necessary to carry out their maintenance duties. The election
				superintendent shall maintain on file at all times in the office of the
				election superintendent a complete and up to date list of all maintenance
				personnel with access to the room in which the election management system is
				located. Emergency personnel shall have access to the room in which the
				election management system is located only as necessary in the event of an
				emergency and only for the duration of such emergency condition.
4. The election management system shall
				remain password-locked at all times when not in use.
5. While in storage at the county elections
				office or designated county facility, all components of the voting system
				(including electronic ballot markers, ballot scanners, electronic poll books,
				ballot boxes, and election management systems) shall be stored under lock and
				key at all times when not in use. Lock and key access to such items shall be
				limited to the county election superintendent; members of the county board of
				elections; the election supervisor, if any; personnel of the county election
				superintendent's office designated by the county election superintendent;
				building maintenance personnel; and emergency personnel. Building maintenance
				personnel shall have access to the area where such items are stored only to the
				extent necessary to carry out their maintenance duties. The election
				superintendent shall maintain on file at all times in the office of the
				election superintendent a complete and up to date list of all maintenance
				personnel with access to the area in which such items are stored. Emergency
				personnel shall have access to the area where such items are stored only as
				necessary in the event of an emergency and only for the duration of such
				emergency condition. Whenever maintenance or emergency personnel are required
				to enter the storage area, the election superintendent must be notified of that
				entry as soon as possible and the election superintendent must maintain a log
				of those persons who entered the storage area.
O.C.G.A. §
											21-2-31.