Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-263 - Administrative complaint procedure
Section 434-263-010 - Definitions

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 434-263-010

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Complainant" means the person who files a complaint under this chapter.

(2) "Election" means a special, primary or general election.

(3) "Respondent" means any state or local election official whose actions are asserted, in a complaint under this chapter, to be in violation of Title III.

(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of state or his or her designee.

(5) "State or local election official" means the secretary of state, any county auditor, or any person employed by either the secretary or an auditor whose responsibilities include or directly relate to the administration of any election.

(6) "Title III" means Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, 116 Stat. 1666 (2002), codified at 52 U.S.C. §§ 21081-21102. Violations include, but are not limited to, voting system standards, provisional voting, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and voter registration.

Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.610. 04-16-037, § 434-263-010, filed 7/27/04, effective 8/27/04.

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