SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

I. Definitions

10. “Election” or “Election Day” shall include both the period of Early Voting and Election Day.

11. “Accessible on Election Day” means that a polling place is compliant with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (“2010 Standards”) (28 C.F.R. § 35.104, as set forth in appendices B and D to 36 C.F.R. Part 1191 and the requirements contained in 28 C.F.R. § 35.151) on Election Day, whether such compliance is achieved through permanent architectural measures or through the use of temporary measures such as those provided for in Paragraph 22 below.

12. “Election Day Surveyors” or “EDSs” are Harris County personnel (or contractors) who will review compliance at polling place locations where temporary measures are to be implemented on Election Day.

13. “Effective Date” of this Agreement is the date of the last signature below.  Unless otherwise specified, all time periods designated for an action run from the Effective Date.

14. “Subject Matter Experts” are individuals chosen by the Parties with expertise in the accessibility of polling places under the ADA, including expertise with the 2010 Standards.  These individuals will provide technical assistance to Harris County as set forth in this Agreement.