Terms not defined in
950 CMR 58.00
shall have the same meaning as terms defined in
950 CMR 57.00
.
Central Registry of Voters
. A statewide computer system connecting each city and town, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Certification of Election Results
. The process of ascertaining the results of state primaries and state elections in cities and towns in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, § 104.
Certification of Voter Registration
. The process of accepting a voter registration application by the registrars of voters for inclusion into the central registry of voters.
Computer Record
. A voter registration record transmitted through the central registry of voters to the registrars of voters of a city or town.
Date of Inactivity
. The date that a confirmation mailing is sent out.
Duplicate Registration
. A voter registration application that is identical in every respect to one that is already contained in the central registry of voters.
Pending Queue
. The names of voters who have registered to vote and are waiting for certification by the registrars.
Return of Votes
. The printed report containing the certified city/town election results.
Tally Sheet
. The program in the Central Registry of Voters used to report election results.
Voter Status
. The designation of a voter as active or inactive.
History
Amended by
Mass Register Issue 1315
, eff.
6/17/2016
.