Election Assistance Commission
Election Assistance Commission: Election Assistance Commission was created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to assist the states regarding HAVA compliance…
Also known as: EAC
Definition
Election Assistance Commission was created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to assist the states regarding HAVA compliance and to distribute HAVA funds to the states. The EAC is also charged with creating voting system guidelines and operating the federal government’s first voting system certification program. The EAC is also responsible for maintaining the National Voter Registration form, conducting research, and administering a national clearinghouse on elections that includes shared practices, information for voters, and other resources to improve elections.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Election Assistance Commission, created by the Help America Vote Act to assist the states regarding HAVA compliance and to distribute HAVA funds to the states.
- Definition 3
A federal commission that was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voting system standards, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems.
- Definition 4
Election Assistance Commission, created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to assist the states regarding HAVA compliance and to distribute HAVA funds to the states. The EAC is also charged with creating voting system guidelines and operating the Federal Government’s first voting system certification program. The EAC is also responsible for maintaining the National Voter Registration form, conducting research, and administering a national clearinghouse on elections that includes shared practices, information for voters, and other resources to improve elections.
- Definition 5
An independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance to meet Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as audits the use of HAVA funds.
- Definition 6
Election Assistance Commission