GEMS 101 Training Class

Global Elections Management System (GEMS) 101

Course Topics

Election Management System (EMS):

• State Election Board rules governing use of EMS
• Fundamentals of EMS
• Ballot building process
• Proofing ballots and common errors
• Printing and ordering of ballots
• Allocation of voting equipment to voting locations
• Post-election reporting
• EMS life cycle testing
• Security of software and hardware

General Maintenance:

• TS and Express Poll power and battery management
• OS memory card batteries
• UPS battery replacement
• Cleaning server and surrounding area
• Inventory and repair of equipment
• Common connectivity errors