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11. The fact that the form included an estimate of the number of eligible electors isimmaterial. In addition, the Secretary issued a revised version of the mail ballot plantemplate, and the Clerk used this template to submit its plan. The revised planremoved the requirement that mail ballots must be provided to electors designated as“inactive-failed to vote.” (Ex. A, Answer No. 4)12. The Secretary agrees that the Secretary’s office assumed that the estimated number ofeligible voters included both active and inactive electors.13. The Secretary agrees that Hilary Rudy advised Amanda Hill that the law precludedmailing ballots to “inactive-failed to vote” electors. (Ex. A, Answer No. 10)14. The Secretary agrees that Amanda Hill contacted the SCORE desk for assistance.15. The Secretary agrees that the SCORE desk assisted Amanda Hill with procedures toprint mailing labels to send to both active and “inactive-failed to vote” electors underUMOVA.16. The Secretary agrees that Paula Barrett referred the call to Hilary Rudy.17. The Secretary agrees that Ms. Hill advised Ms. Rudy of Denver’s plans to send mailballots to “inactive-failed to vote” electors. To the extent that the statement impliesthat Ms. Rudy acquiesced, it is incorrect. (Ex. A, Answer No. 10)18. The Secretary agrees that Ms. Rudy spoke with Amber McReynolds.19. The Secretary agrees that the Secretary approved Denver’s plan for the 2011 election.However, the Secretary disputes the remaining allegation. He does not ensure thatthe election will be conducted in a manner consistent with statutes and rules. Theapproval only means that the plan complies with the statute. (Ex. A, Answer, No. 11)5