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FROM: Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk-Recorder A s Costa
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DATE: September 23, 2008 c�ra E------ �y
SUBJECT: Request authorization to expand the confidentiality of voter registration information to
specified public safety officials pursuant to CA Election Code § 2166.7
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)AND BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE County Clerk-Recorder to expand the confidentiality of voter registration information to specified public safety
officials pursuant to CA Election Code §2166.7
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Minimal program costs will be absorbed by the Department in its approved budget for FY2008-09 and in future budgets.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the recommended action is to authorize the Registrar of Voters to expand voter confidentiality for specified
public safety officials as provided in Election Code§2166.7. Senate Bill 506, which became effective January 1, 2007, adds
Section 2166.7 to the California Election Code and states that any"public safety officer"may apply to have an additional level of
`confidentiality that removes the residence address,telephone number, and email address on his or her voter registration from
the public record. The confidentiality would protect individuals in specified public safety positions where life threatening
circumstances may exist to the official or to the official's family.
The confidentiality granted by EC§2166.7 is effective for up to two years after commencement,as determined by the Registrar,
and upon new application, may be granted for up to an additional two years. Any person granted confidentiality will be
considered an absent voter for all subsequent elections until the Registrar is notified in writing by the voter or the Secretary of
State. A voter requesting termination of absent voter status thereby consents to placement of his or her residence address,
telephone number, and e-mail address in the roster of voters. EC§ 2166.7 (d)(1)
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Registrar of Voters will not be able to expand voter confidentiality to specified public safety officials as defined in CA
Election Code§ 2166.7
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: Yes SIGNATURE:
Candy Ldoez, Assista egistrar
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD"O MITTEE
APPROVE _OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
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CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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