Add a Branch Site Code

A branch site code denotes:

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

or

  • an organization authorized to collect registration application 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 voter registration application forms.

The code associated with the registration source displays on the Activity tab in the voter record.

Branch site codes and their descriptions 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.

  1. Go to VOTER FOCUS ADMIN > System Codes.
  2. Select Branch Site Codes.
  3. Click New on the toolbar to add an item or select an existing item in the list to edit.
  4. Enter the following, as needed.
    • 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 appears along with the local code in the Registration Source list on the Voter Application form.
    • RS_Site_Type—Optional. You can use this field to further define the site/organization, beyond the description 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 MILITARY.
    • 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).

  5. Click Save on the toolbar.