Topics included updates from Payments and Grants, the Election Administration and Voting Survey, the MOVE Act, UOCAVA and FVAP.

Topics included updates from Payments and Grants and the Election Administration and Voting Survey, the MOVE Act, UOCAVA and FVAP.

The Commissioners voted on the UOCAVA Report, EAVS Report and the Asian translations for the National Form.

The Commission hosted a round table discussion regarding research, development and implementation of technologies and other assistance to make voting more accessible.

The Commission held a public meeting to consider administrative matters, receive an update regarding the iBeta Lab Assessment Report, consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Organization of American States (OAS), and host a panel discussion.

The EAC Board of Advisors reviewed and commented on five draft chapters of the Election Management Guidelines. The draft chapters contained best practices and recommendations regarding: Building Community Partnerships; Canvassing and Certifying an Election; Communicating with the Public; Conducting a Recount, and Provisional Ballots.

EAC Standards Board Virtual Meeting Room at www.eac.gov. The virtual meeting room remained open from Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to Friday, September 18, 2009. The site was available 24 hours per day during that 9-day period.

The Commission held a public meeting to consider administrative matters, consider re-accreditation of two voting system test laboratories, and receive a briefing on the Accessible Voting Technology Initiative.

The Commission held a public meeting to consider administrative matters, receive an update on guidance to the States regarding 2009 requirements payments, and consider a report to Congress on the Election Data Collection Grants program.