52 U.S.C. § 20927 — Annual report

Page 57 TITLE 52—VOTING AND ELECTIONS § 20927 (e) Consultation with Board of Advisors and Standards Board on certain matters In preparing the program goals, long-term plans, mission statements, and related matters for the Commission, the Executive Director and staff of the Commission shall consult with the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 204, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1675.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chap- ter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15324 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20925. Powers (a) Hearings and sessions The Commission may hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this chapter, sit and act at such times and places, take such testi- mony, and receive such evidence as the Commis- sion considers advisable to carry out this chap- ter. The Commission may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission. (b) Information from Federal agencies The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this chapter. Upon request of the Commis- sion, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commis- sion. (c) Postal services The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (d) Administrative support services Upon the request of the Commission, the Ad- ministrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are nec- essary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this chapter. (e) Contracts The Commission may contract with and com- pensate persons and Federal agencies for sup- plies and services without regard to section 6101 of title 41. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 205, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (d), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15325 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. In subsec. (e), ‘‘section 6101 of title 41’’ substituted for ‘‘section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts. § 20926. Dissemination of information In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall, on an ongoing basis, disseminate to the public (through the Internet, published reports, and such other methods as the Commission con- siders appropriate) in a manner that is con- sistent with the requirements of chapter 19 of title 44 information on the activities carried out under this chapter. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 206, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15326 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20927. Annual report Not later than January 31 of each year (begin- ning with 2004), the Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administra- tion of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate detailing its activities during the fiscal year which ended on September 30 of the pre- vious calendar year, and shall include in the re- port the following information: (1) A detailed description of activities con- ducted with respect to each program carried out by the Commission under this chapter, in- cluding information on each grant or other payment made under such programs. (2) A copy of each report submitted to the Commission by a recipient of such grants or payments which is required under such a pro- gram, including reports submitted by States receiving requirements payments under sub- part 1 of part D of this subchapter, and each other report submitted to the Commission under this chapter. (3) Information on the voluntary voting sys- tem guidelines adopted or modified by the Commission under subpart 3 of this part and information on the voluntary guidance adopt- ed under part B of subchapter III. (4) All votes taken by the Commission. (5) Such other information and recommenda- tions as the Commission considers appro- priate. Page 58 TITLE 52—VOTING AND ELECTIONS § 20928 (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 207, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1677.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chap- ter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15327 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20928. Requiring majority approval for actions Any action which the Commission is author- ized to carry out under this chapter may be car- ried out only with the approval of at least three of its members. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 208, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15328 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20929. Limitation on rulemaking authority The Commission shall not have any authority to issue any rule, promulgate any regulation, or take any other action which imposes any re- quirement on any State or unit of local govern- ment, except to the extent permitted under sec- tion 20508(a) of this title. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 209, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15329 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20930. Authorization of appropriations In addition to the amounts authorized for pay- ments and grants under this subchapter and the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the program under section 21123 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005 such sums as may be necessary (but not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such year) for the Commission to carry out this subchapter. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 210, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15330 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. SUBPART 2—ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION STANDARDS BOARD AND BOARD OF ADVISORS § 20941. Establishment There are hereby established the Election As- sistance Commission Standards Board (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the ‘‘Standards Board’’) and the Election Assistance Commis- sion Board of Advisors (hereafter in this sub- chapter referred to as the ‘‘Board of Advisors’’). (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 211, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15341 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20942. Duties The Standards Board and the Board of Advi- sors shall each, in accordance with the proce- dures described in subpart 3 of this part, review the voluntary voting system guidelines under such subpart, the voluntary guidance under sub- chapter III, and the best practices recommenda- tions contained in the report submitted under section 20982(b) of this title. (Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 212, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1678.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Subchapter III, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘title III’’, meaning title III of Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1704, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For com- plete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 15342 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to edi- torial reclassification and renumbering as this section. § 20943. Membership of Standards Board (a) Composition (1) In general Subject to certification by the chair of the Federal Election Commission under subsection (b), the Standards Board shall be composed of 110 members as follows: (A) Fifty-five shall be State election offi- cials selected by the chief State election of- ficial of each State. (B) Fifty-five shall be local election offi- cials selected in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) List of local election officials Each State’s local election officials, includ- ing the local election officials of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, shall se-