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Probate judge requests disposal of outdated HAVA-reimbursed iPads and laptops
Summary
Probate Judge Richard M. Dean asked the commission to authorize removal and disposal of multiple HAVA-reimbursed Apple iPad Air devices and older laptops, stating vendor support is no longer available and that the Secretary of State’s office confirmed disposal was permissible.
Probate Judge Richard M. Dean submitted a written request and presented to the commission on Aug. 13 seeking authorization to remove from inventory and dispose of HAVA-reimbursed equipment that can no longer be used for elections because their operating systems are unsupported. The itemized list attached to the request includes multiple Apple iPad Air 16GB devices, several laptops and cases, and software entries; individual iPad entries are listed in the file at a $499 per-unit value on the inventory list.
Judge Dean told the commission he had contacted the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and received confirmation that the county could dispose of the equipment; he suggested offering the devices to local churches or organizations for non-sensitive use. The minutes record the request and the supporting inventory but do not record a formal motion or vote to dispose in that meeting’s published minutes.
