| TO: | ALL COUNTY OFFICES |
| FROM: | JANEL R. LUCK, DIRECTOR |
| SUBJECT: | ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR REFORM NOW (ACORN) VS. DEBORAH SCOTT, ET AL |
DISCUSSION:
This memorandum is being issued on behalf of Department Director Deborah Scott and myself.
On July 15, 2008, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted a Motion for Preliminary Injunction requested by Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) against the Missouri Department of Social Services. In part the Injunction orders Director Scott and myself to notify all Eligibility Specialists, Eligibility Specialist Supervisors, Program Managers, Social Services Managers, and Deputy Directors of the following:
The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri has ordered the Missouri Department of Social Services to comply with the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1973 and Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115. Failure to comply with this order will subject the Department of Social Services to citation for contempt of court. You are directed that compliance with the NVRA is mandatory. If you have any questions, regarding compliance with the NVRA, visit http://s1.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/elections/NVRA_ImplementationGuide.pdf.
FSD staff must continue to follow voter registration policy contained in the General Information section of the manual, Sections 0105.026.00 through 0105.026.20. If staff has questions, send a Request for Interpretation of Policy (IM-14) through normal supervisory channels to the Program and Policy Unit. Instructions on complying with other requirements of the Court Order will be sent in separate memoranda.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with all staff immediately.
- Watch for additional memoranda and policy updates regarding voter registration activities.