Center for Election Systems at Kennesaw State University
Position:
Pro to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
Reasoning:
"The State of Georgia has committed to a bold initiative to acquire and install a uniform, State wide voting system based upon direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems. The successful deployment of this system will place the State at the forefront of election reform."
Comprehensive Program Review Self-Study for the Center for Election Systems, 2003
Organizations/VIPs/Others
Individuals and organizations that do not fit into the other star categories.
Description:
A cooperative effort of the Georgia Office of the Secretary of State and Kennesaw State University to support and facilitate Georgia's statewide use of electronic voting machines
Mission:
"To provide services for Georgia Election Officials and poll managers to assist with the operation of the new [electronic voting] system and to ensure that within the State of Georgia every vote counts."
Center's website (accessed Aug. 17, 2006
Structure:
Organized by Kennesaw State University's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems and funded by the Georgia Secretary of State
Members/Constituents:
Not membership or subscription based
Annual Budget:
$500,000 (Fiscal Year 2002-2003)
Sr. Executive:
Merle S. King, Executive Director
# of Offices:
One
# of Staff:
Seven
Relevant Affiliations:
Cooperative effort of the Office of the Secretary of State of Georgia and Kennesaw State University
Organizations/VIPs/Others