Section 19068 - EMS Changes(a) Changes to a certified EMS that will impact the statewide voter registration system or any other certified EMS currently in use shall not occur during the 60 days prior to a statewide election without written approval from the Secretary of State and when necessary to conduct the election. For any change occurring during the 60 days prior to a statewide election to address a critical defect or bug, the certified EMS vendor shall follow the timelines specified in subdivision (d)(1) of Section 19067 and implement the change upon receipt of written approval from the Secretary of State.(b) The certified EMS vendor shall conduct EMS system integration testing with the Secretary of State prior to making any EMS changes that potentially impact the ability of a certified EMS to be compliant with the Data Standards, Integration Specifications, or specifications regarding functioning of the statewide voter registration system.(c) The certified EMS vendor shall do all of the following: (1) Work with the Secretary of State and their counties on the resolution of defects, changes to the certified EMS that impact the statewide voter registration system, and correction of data discrepancies and prioritize defects and data discrepancies as to urgency and assign dates for resolution;(2) Coordinate any release with the Secretary of State such that the release coincides with the statewide voter registration system release, if any; and(3) Work with the Secretary of State and the counties to perform UAT for the statewide voter registration system and certified EMS changes prior to any certified EMS release or patch.(d) The certified EMS vendor shall participate in ongoing verification of compliance with the Data Standards when changes are made to the certified EMS system where such changes may affect the statewide voter registration system or its data or any other certified EMS system currently in use.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 19068
1. New section filed 8-27-2020; operative 8-27-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20 (Register 2020, No. 35). Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Sections 10 and 2168, Elections Code. Reference: 52 U.S.C. Section 21083.
1. New section filed 8-27-2020; operative 8/27/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20 (Register 2020, No. 35).