Role Of Secretary Of State

In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall: (1) prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and (2) adopt rules consistent with this chapter to: (a) establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and (b) establish procedures for the conduct of mail ballot elections that, when implemented by the election administrator: (i) prevent fraud; (ii) ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and (iii) ensure that the secrecy of voted ballots is maintained.