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August 4, 2017
Election Officials' Accreditation
Two new in-person Accreditation classes have been scheduled. This class is one part of the Initial Accreditation Curriculum found in the Elections eLearning Center.
The classes are scheduled for the following dates:
October 12 & 13
November 30 & December 1
Both classes will be held from 9-4:30 each day at Delta Township Hall; near Lansing, MI.
Each person must register under their own account. Login to the Elections eLearning Center. In the Browse by Subject box, click Classes. Click on the curriculum to begin the process and to register for the class. For new staff, see the Account Request button to the right.
All new clerks are required to attend the 2 day in-person class as part of the initial curriculum. Other new election officials are also welcome. This class is only for people who have not attended the in-person accreditation class previously. Accreditation includes instruction to qualify for QVF account access. Those needing QVF training only or wanting hands-on instruction can register for a separate QVF class.
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Polling Place
Evaluation Series
This article is the third in a series of articles geared toward the polling place and accessibility.
Polling Place Usage Agreements
When considering a new polling location, BOE highly recommends drafting a user agreement between
your jurisdiction and the owner/manager of the polling place. The user agreement should include:
- the dates and hours the polling place will need to be open to the public, including setup & tear down time.
- a termination time frame. Remember, polling locations cannot be moved within 60 days of an
election and it takes time to find a new location. We suggest a minimum of 120 days.
- the specific room to be utilized if the facility contains multiple rooms (i.e. gymnasium at a
school).
- any special accommodations needed for traffic flow, parking, security, etc. as well as rental costs and custodial fees (if any).
- parameters for equipment delivery and secure storage.
In addition, specific language should be included so the facility understands its obligation to allow campaigning 100 feet from the facility entrance. The following language is suggested:
Individuals can campaign, circulate petitions, solicit contributions, and carry out similar types of sanctioned activities outside of the polls on election day provided that they remain 100 feet from the doorway being used by voters to enter the building in which the polling place is located. Areas where such activities can be conducted on election day outside of [enter name of facility] are as follows [enter appropriate description.]
 Accessibility - Curb Cut/Ramp
ADA standards for curb cuts/ramps are specific. Review the Polling Place Accessibility Worksheet to
ensure your curb cuts/ramps are fully compliant. A curb cut/ramp must be present if an accessible route crosses a curb.
A fully compliant curb cut/ramp is:
- 36" wide, excluding flared sides
- sloped with no more than one inch of vertical height for 12" of length
An Accessible Curb Ramp Flyer is available for
educational purposes.
Each polling location should be reviewed using the Polling Place Accessibility Worksheet available
in the Elections eLearning Center. In addition, any polling place that has not been reviewed in
over five years, must be reviewed again. The completed worksheets should be submitted
electronically using the Polling Place Accessibility Checklist Online Form in the Elections
eLearning Center using the Browse by Subject box, Polling Place Accessibility.
If your polling location is deficient in any of the areas above, remember, federal law requires
polling locations to comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). The polling place must be
made compliant or a new location must be found.
Cities and townships who have questions regarding polling place accessibility are encouraged to
contact Bureau of Elections’ Specialist David Foster at
517-373-0065 or fosterd2@michigan.gov
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