# Board of Elections Special Called Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Elections
**Date:** April 1, 2024 12:00 AM EDT (2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2093

## Summary

The Board of Elections held a special called meeting on April 1, 2024, primarily to address concerns regarding the accuracy and integrity of voter registration data. Discussions centered on identifying and rectifying discrepancies found during a recent system audit, including duplicate registrations and outdated addresses. The board approved a plan to conduct a targeted outreach campaign utilizing mail, phone calls, and door-to-door canvassing to update voter records and ensure all registered voters have accurate information on file.

A key decision made during the meeting was to contract with a third-party vendor specializing in data cleansing and verification. This will assist the Board of Elections in identifying and removing inaccurate or incomplete voter registration records, a process deemed crucial to maintaining fair and accessible elections. The board also voted to implement enhanced training for election staff on proper voter registration procedures, emphasizing the importance of meticulous data entry and verification.

This meeting’s outcome will directly impact all registered voters in the jurisdiction, ensuring their information is current and accurate. The public may be contacted as part of the outreach campaign to verify registration details, so residents are encouraged to participate and confirm their information. Further updates on the data cleansing project will be provided at future Board of Elections meetings.

## Agenda

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## Votes

- Beverly Carlton moved to approve the contract with Election Systems & Software, seconded by Linda Walker. The motion carried 7-0. — Passed, 7-0

## Documents

- [agenda_2024-04-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2093?document=4596)
- [agenda_packet_2024-04-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2093?document=4597)
- [minutes_2024-04-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2093?document=4598)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/778)