R623-4-1. Purpose

(1) Pursuant to Subsection 20A-9-403(3)(f), this rule provides for the transparent, orderly, and timely submission, verification, and certification of nomination petition signatures. (2) Pursuant to Section 20A-9-410, this rule provides procedures for complying with, and verifying compliance with, the candidate nominating process described in that part. (3) Pursuant to Subsection 20A-3a-106(4), this rule establishes procedures to perform signature comparison audits described in Subsection 20A-9-408(9)(e) and to fulfill the chain of custody requirements described in Section 20A-9-408.3.