Sec. 2. In addition to performing the duties related to elections specified in this title, the secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division shall do the following:
(1) Work with the federal Election Assistance Commission to encourage students enrolled at postsecondary educational institutions (including community colleges) to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants.
(2) Consult with the federal Election Assistance Commission in the development of materials, seminars, and advertising targeted at students to implement the Help America Vote College Program conducted by the Election Assistance Commission under 52 U.S.C. 21121.
(3) Consult with the Help America Vote Foundation established under 36 U.S.C. 152601 in developing programs to encourage secondary school students (including students educated in the home) to participate in the election process in a nonpartisan manner as poll workers or assistants to local election officials in precinct polling places.
(4) Consult and coordinate with (and provide administrative support to) the co-directors of the election division in the development and implementation of the state plan under HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21001 through 52 U.S.C. 21006).
(5) Perform all duties required to be performed by the state or the chief state election official under HAVA.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.7; P.L.128-2015, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers
Chapter 3.7. The Secretary of State
3-6-3.7-1. Secretary of State as State's Chief Election Official; Exception
3-6-3.7-2. Election Duties of Secretary of State; Consent of Co-Directors Required
3-6-3.7-3. Programs to Encourage Students to Assist Election Administration