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.

Topics: Prime III Voting System Developmental Research Project, Testing and Certification Program, UOCAVA Voting Systems, Comments on Election of Operation Assessment, EAC Strategic Plan 2009-2014, Election Day Data Grants, Proposed Changes to 2005 VVSG

The Commission heard testimony on Part 1 of the Military and Overseas Citizens: Counting Their Votes publication.

The EAC Board of Advisers reviewed and provided comment on Phase I of the draft Election Operations Assessment. Phase I of the project was geared towards information gathering and modeling and was designed to create the framework for the remaining two phases of the project. The scope of the document and the project that created it focus on procedures and equipment that move the ballot through the electoral process.

The Commission held a public meeting and workshop on Cost-Saving Practices for Election Management. The Commission also considered other administrative matters.