Section 3.12. Special registration deputy training.

 

(1)  The content and curriculum of the training session required of each special registration deputy shall be prescribed by the commission.

(2)  The training shall include all of the following elements:

(a) Review of Wisconsin voter eligibility requirements.

(b) Directions on the completion of the voter registration application form, including a direction that the special registration deputy shall affix to the form his or her printed name, signature and identification number.

(c) Directions that the information on the form shall be legible.

(d) Review of the applicable statutory deadlines for submitting a voter registration application form.

(e) Directions on the treatment of confidential voter information and on the handling of proof of residence documents received from an applicant.

(f) Review of the deadlines and procedures for delivering the completed voter registration application form to the appointing authority.

(g) Information on the consequences of failing to follow the prescribed procedures for registering voters.

(h) Information on providing assistance to individuals with difficulty understanding the English language and individuals with disabilities.

(i) Information on the provisions of s. 12.13 (3) (ze) , Stats., prohibiting compensation of special registration deputies according to the number of registration forms collected.

(j) Information on the criminal sanctions applicable to the misuse of appointment as a special registration deputy.

(k) Any other information prescribed by the commission.

(3)  The commission shall provide training at times and locations designed to facilitate the participation of applicants.

(4)  The commission may authorize a municipal clerk to provide training for an applicant applying for appointment by the board.

CR 07-059 : cr. Register January 2008 No. 625 , eff. 2-1-08; correction in (1), (2) (k), (3), (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726 .