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Government Accountability Board Manuals

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WEDCS Instructions (GAB-190) February 12, 2010
SVRS Application Training Manual August 20, 2012
Recount Manual June 20, 2012 Procedures to request and conduct a recount for an election or referendum
Recall Manual for Local Officials June 1, 2009 Information about the laws of Wisconsin regarding recall of local elected officials.
Recall Manual for Congressional, County and State Officials June 22, 2009 Information about the laws of Wisconsin regarding recall of officials
PAC Manual October 1, 2010 Campaign finance guidance for Political Action Committees (PACs) registered in Wisconsin.
Military and Overseas Voting Manual July 1, 2006
How to File a G.A.B-2S Using the Paper Form May 3, 2010
How to File a G.A.B-2S Using the GAB-2 Excel Workbook May 3, 2010
How to File A G.A.B-2S Using the CFIS Upload Process May 3, 2010
How to File a G.A.B-2S Using the CFIS Data Entry Screens May 3, 2010
Guide to Completing the GAB-190 February 27, 2013
Eye on Lobbying User Manual November 26, 2012 For users of the Eye on Lobbying website.
Election Day Manual November 18, 2011 Election Day Manual for Wisconsin Election Officials
Election Administration Manual October 1, 2012
County Board of Canvassers Procedures 6-2012 January 8, 2013 A brief description of county canvass procedures.
Counting Votes Manual (Spring Primary, Spring Election and General Election) October 26, 2012 A guide to counting votes for ballot candidates, write-in votes, and assistance in determining how to count irregular votes.
Counting Votes Manual (Partisan Primary) February 21, 2013 A guide to counting votes for ballot candidates, write-in votes and assistance in determining how to count irregular votes
Conduit Manual October 1, 2010 Campaign finance guidance for conduits registered in Wisconsin.
Completing Election Day Forms Manual August 1, 2006
Caucus Manual - Procedures for Nomination of Candidates By Caucus January 18, 2013 For Use by Clerks
Campaign Finance Overview - State Candidates May 13, 2010
Campaign Finance Overview - Local Candidates May 13, 2010 Campaign finance instructions for local candidates.
Calendar of Election and Campaign Events, 2012-2013 December 5, 2012 Calendar of significant dates on which election and campaign events occur, including deadlines for filing and statutory citations.
Calendar of Election and Campaign Events, 2011-2012 April 9, 2012 Calendar of significant dates on which election and campaign events occur, including deadlines for filing and statutory citations.
Calendar of Election and Campaign Events, 2010-2011 November 5, 2010 Calendar of significant dates on which election and campaign events occur, including deadlines for filing and statutory citations
Calendar of Election and Campaign Events, 2009-2010 August 12, 2010 Calendar of significant dates on which election and campaign events occur, including deadlines for filing and statutory citations
Absentee Voting Rules Overview September 12, 2012 An overview of rules for absentee voting.
Absentee Voting in Nursing Homes February 10, 2012 Absentee Voting in Nursing Homes, Qualified Retirement Homes and Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs)
2009 Polling Place Accessibility “Quick-Fix Guide” February 24, 2009 This document provides guidance to assist you in improving your polling place accessibility.