Open recommendations
We have made these recommendations, but have not yet assessed their status.
| Recommendation | When we will assess it |
|---|---|
| Advocate to the Board for funding to build capacity for equity data collection and analysis to inform equity efforts. | Spring 2026 |
| Embed equity practices in all decision-making processes. | Spring 2026 |
Recommendation | When we will assess it |
|---|---|
Advocate for and request the reinstatement of the Voter Education and Outreach Program for the FY 2027 budget. | Winter 2027 |
Develop an orientation curriculum for onboarding new employees to the division, including position-specific, individualized onboarding plans. | Winter 2027 |
Develop, implement, and maintain a cross-training plan to ensure that a sufficient number of permanent and on-call staff are cross-trained to cover critical areas of elections administration. | Winter 2027 |
Create training plans for all supervisors that include trainings on effective supervision, conflict resolution, trauma-informed practices, and equity. | Winter 2027 |
Create a transparent process for permanent and limited-duration employees to pursue professional development opportunities. This should include creating a decision-making framework for approval and allocation of any available training dollars and outlining an approach to supporting employees in balancing position responsibilities with opportunities. | Winter 2027 |
Communicate with on-call workers about the overall approach to scheduling shifts, use of limited-duration positions, and opportunities for career advancement. | Winter 2027 |
Create a centralized inventory of standard operating procedures that tracks when procedures were last reviewed, and develop a regular schedule for reviewing all procedures. | Winter 2027 |
Develop a plan for a new Elections Division facility. | Summer 2027 |
Advocate for and request a staff position within the Elections Division that has GIS expertise for the FY 2027 budget. | Winter 2027 |
Create and implement a cross-training and collaboration plan for GIS staff and relevant Elections Division staff, including preparing for redistricting in 2031. | Winter 2027 |