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R E G I S T R A R O F V O T E R S

E L E C T I O N

ACADEMY

O R A N G E C O U N T Y E L E C T I O N

Orange County Registrar of Voters1300 South Grand Avenue Building C

Santa Ana, CA 92705714.567.7600ocvote.com

INTERESTED IN ELECTIONS?

GET READY TO BE INSPIRED.The Election Academy is designed to teach

participants about elections in Orange County,

California. This unique program provides insight on

the various components of election management in

an interactive classroom setting at the Registrar of

Voters office.

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ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTYELECTION ACADEMY

The Election Academy is an

8-week long academic programdesigned to teach participants

about elections in Orange

County, California. Participants

will receive comprehensive

instruction on the various

components of election

management in an interactive

classroom setting at the Registrar

of Voters office. These classes

are open to the public, and will

be particularly beneficial to thoseindividuals with an interest in

voting, running for office, and the

election process. Candidates,

campaign staff, volunteers, city

clerks, activists, elected officials,

and other politically-minded

individuals are encouraged to

apply.

A signature feature of the Orange

County Election Academy is thatno more than 40 participants will

be accepted into the program at

any given time. Participants who

are not accepted are welcome

to apply for future Election

Academy programs.

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Welcome to the OrangeCounty Election AcademyThe business of elections is more complex

and more challenging than ever before. OurElection Academy is designed to leave a lasting

impact on those who participate in the program.

Encompassing all election management functions

of the department, a series of highly relevant,hands-on sessions galvanize your understanding

of election operations. Not only will you gainknowledge of all key election functions, but you will

also have a practical understanding of how they

interrelate. Anyone with an interest in the processwill be amazed at the level of detail needed to

produce a single election.

The result? Greater perspective on the mechanics

of how ballots are produced, counted and certified.

Neal KelleyRegistrar of Voters

vote [voht] noun: a formal expression of opinion or choice,

either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of

individuals.

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Admission

Application ProcessThose interested in applying for the Election

Academy must fill out and submit a completed

application form. This can either be done online

at ocvote.com/academy or by mailing the

enclosed application form to:

Orange County Registrar of Voters

ATTN: Election Academy

1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Applications are also available for pick-up at

the above address.

Applicants will be informed of their acceptance

within 4 weeks of the submission date of theirapplication.

AttendanceAttendance is mandatory at ALL Election

Academy classes. Students may NOT pick

and choose which classes they wish to attend.

One absence may be permitted if special

circumstances exist; excused absences will be

evaluated on a case by case basis.

CostThere is no cost to attend the Election

Academy. It is a complimentary program

provided by the Orange County Registrar of

Voters.

LocationAll classes will take place at the Orange County

Registrar of Voters office located at 1300 South

Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana.

Questions

For more information about the ElectionAcademy, please call 714.567.7600, or email

electionacademy@rov.ocgov.com.

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Catalog

Course Four: Election Day Countdown

his class will cover the numerous components that go into producing a successful

election. Students will gain an understanding of the voter registration process, vote-by-

mail ballot processing and statistics, poll worker recruitment and outreach, recruiting poll

sites, and early voting. Students will view a demonstration of the equipment used in Orange

County to process vote-by-mail ballots.

Course Five: Election Dayhis class will cover the numerous facets of Election Day, and students will walk away with

an understanding of the complexity and size of Orange Countys operations. Students will

earn about Election Day security, the Registrar of Voters Rapid Deployment Team and

other in-field personnel, phone banks and voter contact, media and communications,

and the various components of the Countys Hart Voting System. Students will have the

opportunity to participate in a modified poll worker training class, which includes setting up

a poll site and processing voters.

Course Six: Results

Making it Counthis class will cover the myriad of activities that occur after the polls have closed on

election night. Students will learn about security procedures, the process of closing a

oll site, the handling of voting equipment and supplies, and how the office receives and

rocesses ballots. Students will participate in a mock election where they will process

allots and assist in counting votes.

Course Seven: Its O cial

Certied and Accuratehis class will walk students through the post-Election Day activities that lead up to the

certification of election results. Students will learn about the various state-mandated audits

and regulations, how provisional ballots are handled, the rights and responsibilities of

election observers, the recount process, and election billing. Students will participate in a

demonstration of a One Percent Manual Tally.

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applytoday!

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Orange County Election Academy ApplicationPlease complete all questions in this application and return to the Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C,Santa Ana, CA 92705 . Make sure to check application deadlines, complete schedule, and session dates and times by visiting

ocvote.com/academy. Additional information may be attached to this application, if necessary. For assistance with this applicatioplease email electionacademy@rov.ocgov.com or call 714 567- 7600.

1. Ab out You

Name: Employer:

Address: City:

State: Zip: Phone Number:

Email Address:

2. Are you a registered voter? Yes No Unsure

ciency.

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

4. Please describe why you would like to attend the Orange County Election Academy.

5. Attendance at all Academy classes is mandatory. Can you commit to attending all eight Orange County ElectionAcademy classes?

Yes No Unsure If No or Unsure, please explain:

6. Select one or more of the following categories that best describe you:

Candidate Consultant cial Voter /Volunteer

Poll Worker General Public City Clerk Media Other:

7. Please describe your background as it relates to the above categories.

8. How did you hear about the Orange County Election Academy?

ocvote.com Facebook Twitter Email Newsletter Media Other:

Application

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R E G I S T R A R O F V O T E R S

E L E C T I O N

To provide election management services for the citizens of Orange

County to ensure equal access to the election process, protect the integ-

rity of votes, and maintain a transparent, accurate and fair process.

Mission Statement, Orange County Registrar of Voters

Orange County Registrar of Voters

1300 South Grand Avenue Building C

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone: 714.567.7600

Fax: 714.567.7556

ocvote.com/academy