Add a Branch Site Code

A branch site code denotes:

a facility where voter registration forms can be submitted by citizens.

an organization authorized to collect registration forms and deliver them to the Supervisor.

The branch site codes stored in the Voter Focus database are used to populate the Registration Source list on the application form in Voters.

Branch site codes are maintained in VOTER FOCUS ADMIN > System Codes. Each code has a local identifier (called the Registration Code), which must be unique. Some counties use a single branch site code to designate a specific type of facility such as public libraries. Other counties prefer to create a branch code for each physical location; for example, a separate code for each public library in the county. Either approach is acceptable.

Each branch site code is assigned to one of the FVRS categories established to define registration sites/organizations to the state database.

To add a branch site code:

1. Go to VOTER FOCUS ADMIN > System Codes > Branch Site Codes.

2. On the Branch Site Codes dialog, you will see a list of your county's existing codes. Click New and fill out these fields for the new code:

Registration_Code—A unique identifier of up to four characters (numbers or letters), which will serve as the local code.

Registration_Description—A brief description of the code. This description will appear along with the local code on the application dialog in Voters.

RS_Site_Type—Optional. You can use this field to further define the site/organization, beyond the descriptions provided in the Registration Description and RS_Category fields. For example, you might provide a generic description of the location, such as LIBRARY, SCHOOL, or BANK.

RS_Category—Select one of the FVRS source-of-application codes to be assigned to the new branch site code. If you have questions about which FVRS code to select, see the Division of Elections Rule 1S-2.039(7).

3. Click Save to create the new branch site code.