The California Secretary of State periodically provides written guidance and information to the state's county elections officials to help ensure a smooth electoral process.
The written advisories -- known as CCROVs since they are directed to County Clerks & Registrars of Voters -- are posted here shortly after they are provided to county elections officials. Electronic copies of all CCROVs dating back to January 1, 2013, are posted here.
To obtain a copy of a CCROV issued in 2012 or earlier -- or if you have any questions or comments -- please email the Elections Division staff using our online form or call (916) 657-2166.
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- 12/28
- Initiative: Failure of #1787, Related to Child Custody(PDF)
- 12/22
- Administration: 2016 Election Administration & Voting Survey (PDF)
- 12/20
- VoteCal: Entering Confidential Voters (PDF)
- 12/15
- March General Law City Elections: Randomized Alphabet Drawing (PDF)
- 12/8
- Voting Systems: OVSTA Monthly Update – December 2016 (PDF)
- 12/5
- Language Requirements: Voting Rights Act, Section 203 Language Minority Determinations (PDF)
- 12/1
- Survey: 2017 County Administered Elections (PDF)
- 12/1
- Voter Registration: Deadline to Order Voter Registration and Voter Notification Cards (PDF)
- 12/1
- Political Body: American Solidarity Party of California (PDF)