2.02 - Revision history

Neil thibodaux: /* June 8, 2026: Maricopa County's Ombudsman */

2026-09-15T17:55:56Z

June 8, 2026: Maricopa County's Ombudsman

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	Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.		Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.

	==== [[June 8, 2026: ~~Maricopa County's~~ Ombudsman]] ====		==== [[June 8, 2026: Arizona State Ombudsman Replies]] ====
	Maricopa County's Ombudsman are unable to effectively provide oversight. Maricopa County has job positions with Ombudsman in the title. However, Maricopa County Ombudsmen 1) are not trained as Ombudsman, 2) are not operating within an internationally recognized process for Ombudsman, and do not have their independence legally established by statute or county ordinance. The Arizona Ombudsmen Citizens' Aide (ACOCA) has an effective ombudsman program. Maricopa County Ombudsmen lack the independence to provide effective oversight.		Maricopa County's Ombudsman are unable to effectively provide oversight. Maricopa County has job positions with Ombudsman in the title. However, Maricopa County Ombudsmen 1) are not trained as Ombudsman, 2) are not operating within an internationally recognized process for Ombudsman, and do not have their independence legally established by statute or county ordinance. The Arizona Ombudsmen Citizens' Aide (ACOCA) has an effective ombudsman program. Maricopa County Ombudsmen lack the independence to provide effective oversight.

	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===
	No examples are available to illustrate governance gaps for this attribute.		No examples are available to illustrate governance gaps for this attribute.

Neil thibodaux: /* Election Anomalies */

2026-09-15T14:17:36Z

Election Anomalies

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	Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.		Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.

			==== [[June 8, 2026: Maricopa County's Ombudsman]] ====
			Maricopa County's Ombudsman are unable to effectively provide oversight. Maricopa County has job positions with Ombudsman in the title. However, Maricopa County Ombudsmen 1) are not trained as Ombudsman, 2) are not operating within an internationally recognized process for Ombudsman, and do not have their independence legally established by statute or county ordinance. The Arizona Ombudsmen Citizens' Aide (ACOCA) has an effective ombudsman program. Maricopa County Ombudsmen lack the independence to provide effective oversight.

	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===
	No examples are available to illustrate governance gaps for this attribute.		No examples are available to illustrate governance gaps for this attribute.

Neil thibodaux: /* March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court */

2026-09-14T03:04:58Z

March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court

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	Katie Hobbs was serving as the Arizona Secretary of State while running for Arizona Governor during the 2022 Mid-term elections. Katie was serving an oversight role for all county elections as the Arizona Secretary of State. Relevant to this Green Book Attribute 2.02, the Arizona Secretary of State is designated responsibility for election oversight in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.		Katie Hobbs was serving as the Arizona Secretary of State while running for Arizona Governor during the 2022 Mid-term elections. Katie was serving an oversight role for all county elections as the Arizona Secretary of State. Relevant to this Green Book Attribute 2.02, the Arizona Secretary of State is designated responsibility for election oversight in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.

	==== [[March 12, 2026: ~~This is How~~ Maricopa County ~~Wants to be Represented in Court~~]] ====		==== [[March 12, 2026: Maricopa County Defense Briefing]] ====
	This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.		This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.

	Maricopa County's legal team explained that the Maricopa County Recorder's Office (MCRO) is a non-jural entity, meaning it is incapable of suing or being sued. Elsewhere in the Defense brief, the Maricopa County legal team repeatedly explained they are not required to create and retain documentation unless specifically stated as a statutory requirement. Hence, citizens are not entitled to oversee MCRO operations.		Maricopa County's legal team explained that the Maricopa County Recorder's Office (MCRO) is a non-jural entity, meaning it is incapable of suing or being sued. Elsewhere in the Defense brief, the Maricopa County legal team repeatedly explained they are not required to create and retain documentation unless specifically stated as a statutory requirement. Hence, citizens are not entitled to oversee MCRO operations.

	~~<u>Potential Green Book Gap</u>~~

	Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.		Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.

Neil thibodaux: /* 2021: My Journey Begins */

2026-09-05T04:55:08Z

2021: My Journey Begins

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	==== [[2021: My Journey Begins]] ====		==== [[2021: My Journey Begins]] ====
	I directed questions to the Maricopa County Recorder, expecting a response since this is an elected position. I incorrectly assumed that elected officials would be interested in addressing citizen concerns. There was a brief interface between me and the Maricopa County Recorder. However, there was no response to my inquiries. This Green Book attribute is specifically relevant given the work "stakeholder." I considered myself to be a stakeholder as a voting citizen. I also receive no responses from the Arizona Secretary of State, who provides oversight to all Arizona County elections.		I directed questions to the Maricopa County Recorder, expecting a response since this is an elected position. I incorrectly assumed that elected officials would be interested in addressing citizen concerns. There was a brief interface between me and the Maricopa County Recorder. However, there was no response to my inquiries. This Green Book attribute is specifically relevant given the work "stakeholder." I considered myself to be a stakeholder as a voting citizen. I also receive no responses from the Arizona Secretary of State, who provides oversight to all Arizona County elections.

			==== [[November 2022: Mid-term Election]] ====
			Katie Hobbs was serving as the Arizona Secretary of State while running for Arizona Governor during the 2022 Mid-term elections. Katie was serving an oversight role for all county elections as the Arizona Secretary of State. Relevant to this Green Book Attribute 2.02, the Arizona Secretary of State is designated responsibility for election oversight in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.

	==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====		==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====

Neil thibodaux: /* 2021: My Journey Begins */

2026-09-04T20:24:21Z

2021: My Journey Begins

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	==== [[2021: My Journey Begins]] ====		==== [[2021: My Journey Begins]] ====
	I directed questions to the Maricopa County Recorder, expecting a response since this is an elected position. I incorrectly assumed that elected officials would be interested in addressing citizen concerns. There was a brief interface between me and the Maricopa County Recorder. However, there was no response to my inquiries. This Green Book attribute is specifically relevant given the work "stakeholder." I considered myself to be a stakeholder as a voting citizen.		I directed questions to the Maricopa County Recorder, expecting a response since this is an elected position. I incorrectly assumed that elected officials would be interested in addressing citizen concerns. There was a brief interface between me and the Maricopa County Recorder. However, there was no response to my inquiries. This Green Book attribute is specifically relevant given the work "stakeholder." I considered myself to be a stakeholder as a voting citizen. I also receive no responses from the Arizona Secretary of State, who provides oversight to all Arizona County elections.

	==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====		==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====

Neil thibodaux: /* Jamie's Story */

2026-09-04T16:50:58Z

Jamie's Story

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	=== Jamie's Story ===		=== Jamie's Story ===

			==== [[2021: My Journey Begins]] ====
			I directed questions to the Maricopa County Recorder, expecting a response since this is an elected position. I incorrectly assumed that elected officials would be interested in addressing citizen concerns. There was a brief interface between me and the Maricopa County Recorder. However, there was no response to my inquiries. This Green Book attribute is specifically relevant given the work "stakeholder." I considered myself to be a stakeholder as a voting citizen.

	==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====		==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====

Neil thibodaux at 00:12, 20 August 2026

2026-08-20T00:12:03Z

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	* '''[[Index of Attributes]]'''		* '''[[Index of Attributes]]'''
	* '''Previous Attribute - 2.01'''		* '''Previous Attribute - [[2.01]]'''
	* '''Next Attribute - 2.03'''__FORCETOC__		* '''Next Attribute - [[2.03]]'''__FORCETOC__

	=== Jamie's Story ===		=== Jamie's Story ===

Neil thibodaux at 00:10, 20 August 2026

2026-08-20T00:10:28Z

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	* '''Next Attribute - 2.03'''__FORCETOC__		* '''Next Attribute - 2.03'''__FORCETOC__

	=== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ===		=== Jamie's Story ===

			==== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ====
	This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.		This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.

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	Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.		Contrary to the Green Book, there does not appear to be any independent oversight of the MCRO, other than the elected official, which is commonly referred to as the Maricopa County Recorder. The Recorder cannot ethically provide independent oversight if the primary responsibility is for the overall operation of the office. I was unable to find an independent government entity responsible for oversight of the MCRO. The public cannot provide any oversight if there are minimal documents available for inspection. In my case, election-related documents are either confidential or non-existent. Voter registration information is not shared with the public and process steps are not documented or retained. The lack of oversight is a significant deviation from the Green Book. I have not been provided any information to suggest any independent oversight of the MCRO exists and the public doesn't have a means to review their performance for holding them accountable to its citizens.

			=== Election Anomalies ===
			No examples are available to illustrate governance gaps for this attribute.

Neil thibodaux: /* March 12, 2026: Can't sue me! Nana Nana Boo Boo! */

2026-08-15T16:39:21Z

March 12, 2026: Can't sue me! Nana Nana Boo Boo!

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	* '''Next Attribute - 2.03'''__FORCETOC__		* '''Next Attribute - 2.03'''__FORCETOC__

	*		=== [[March 12, 2026: This is How Maricopa County Wants to be Represented in Court]] ===

	=== March 12, 2026: ~~Can't sue me! Nana Nana Boo Boo!~~ ===
	This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.		This is a subsection of the March 12, 2026 event, which is titled This is how Maricopa County chose to be represented in court.

Neil thibodaux at 16:32, 15 August 2026

2026-08-15T16:32:55Z

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	'''Principle 2: Exercise Oversight Responsibility'''		'''Principle 2: Exercise Oversight Responsibility'''

	'''Attribute 2.01:''' The entity determines an oversight structure to fulfill responsibilities set forth by applicable laws and regulations, relevant government guidance, and feedback from key stakeholders. The entity will select, or if mandated by law will have selected for it by an applicable body, an oversight body. When the oversight body is composed of entity management, activities referenced in the Green Book as performed by "management" exclude these members of management when in their roles as the oversight body.		'''Attribute 2.02:''' The entity determines an oversight structure to fulfill responsibilities set forth by applicable laws and regulations, relevant government guidance, and feedback from key stakeholders. The entity will select, or if mandated by law will have selected for it by an applicable body, an oversight body. When the oversight body is composed of entity management, activities referenced in the Green Book as performed by "management" exclude these members of management when in their roles as the oversight body.

	'''***'''		'''***'''