11/22/2021 News Update - Precinct Boundary Changes Due April 4, 2022, BOE Closed for Holiday, QVF Updates and more

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November 22, 2021

Precinct Boundary Changes Due April 4, 2022

Under the Michigan Election Law, the boundaries of all precincts used to administer the August and November 2022 elections must be finalized by a resolution by the local election commission no later than April 4, 2022. Because 2022 is two years after a census year, the date is later than usual under a provision of the law that applies only in post-census even years.

Any precinct with more than 2,999 active registered voters must be divided into multiple precincts. Precinct boundary alterations made by the April 4, 2022 deadline must go into effect no later than May 4, 2022. (MCL 168.661(2)). This means that you may use your current precinct boundaries for your May 3, 2022 election, if necessary.

Additional guidance and resources will be made available in the coming weeks on precinct changes, and how to inform BOE of these changes to ensure they are properly reflected in QVF.

 

2020/2021 Continuing Education Curriculum Must be Completed by December 31, 2021

All modules and documents needed to complete the 2020/2021 Continuing Education Curriculum are available in eLearning. In order to remain accredited, clerks must complete all the continuing education training by the end of the year.

Please watch this short instructional video for instructions on how confirm you have completed all the required training, or to find the training you still need to complete.

Please contact Electionselearning@Michigan.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

 

BOE Is Hiring

Administrative Law Specialist: This position serves as an Administrative Law Specialist in the Regulatory Section to assist and advise on Michigan Election Law, Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Lobbyist Registration Act and other legal issues involving the Bureau of Elections. This position coordinates the investigation of and response to complaints filed with the Bureau of Elections and public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. More information and the link to apply are available here. The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 7, 2021.

Regulatory Analyst: This position serves as a Regulatory Analyst to assist the Regulatory Section in advising parties on Michigan Election Law, Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Lobbyist Registration Act, Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other legal issues involving the Bureau of Elections. This position will assist the investigation of and response to complaints filed with the Bureau of Elections; be responsible for processing routine requests for information and other public correspondence; coordinate the Bureau’s record retention compliance and file maintenance; and perform other duties as assigned. More information and the link to apply are available here. The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 7, 2021.

Department Technician: This position is responsible for performing essential paraprofessional functions of the Filing & Canvassing Section and assisting with general filings for the Filings, Disclosure & Compliance Division submitted under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Michigan Election Law, Michigan Lobby Registration Act, and the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts. This position will assist staff in accepting and processing statewide proposal, recall, and candidate petitions as well as other documents required to be filed to obtain ballot access. Incumbent will support staff with election night reporting, assist county clerks in the completion of the county canvass and coordinate with staff in the State canvass. Incumbent will process general filings, mailings, payments & reports for the Division. More information and the link to apply are available here. The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 7, 2021.

 

In this issue:

  • Precinct Boundary Changes Due April 4, 2022
  • BOE Closed Thursday and Friday
  • QVF Updates
  • 2020/2021 Continuing Education Curriculum Must be Completed by December 31, 2021
  • Training Update: In-Person Accreditation Classes
  • BOE is Hiring

 

Happy Thanksgiving

BOE Closed Thursday and Friday

The Bureau of Elections will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break to spend time with your family and friends.

 

QVF Updates

QVF Access & Security Training Video

QVF users are required to log in at least once every 60 days to maintain QVF access. If you do not login at least once every 60 days, you will lose access to your account and be required to review the QVF Security Video in eLearning in order to regain access. (Reviewing the full Basic QVF training video is no longer required to regain access.) The updated QVF Security Video is part of the updated Basic QVF training and is also recommended for any QVF users who would like a refresher on security requirements and best practices.

Functionality

Voter Search: Voter “Moved” records showing a voter’s prior address, if older than 90 days, will not appear in voter search. The move information will still be available in the voter’s history.

Edit Voter: Voter can have multiple “verify” statuses at the same time (e.g. both “Verify – Surrendered License” & “Verify – Confirmation Notice”).

 

Training Update: In-Person Accreditation Classes

The Bureau has two more in-person, one-day initial accreditation classes scheduled for 2021. This class is for new clerks who have not yet taken an in-person accreditation class. If you took your initial accreditation class online, you are also welcome to sign up for an in-person class. Class begins at 9am and will end by 5pm. You can register in the eLearning center here.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Adrian District Library (Lenawee County)
143 E. Maumee St.,
Adrian, 49221

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD (Chippewa County)
315 Armory Place
Sault Ste. Marie, 49783

If you cannot attend either of these sessions but are interested in an in-person accreditation class, please let us know so we can consider further training offerings at later dates. Please contact electionseLearning@michigan.gov with any questions.

 

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