(1) The secretary of state is empowered under the Act to:

(a) prescribe the for of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections;

(b) review written plans for the conduct of each mail ballot election conducted under the Act; and

(c) adopt rules to establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections and establish procedures that:

(i) prevent fraud;

(ii) ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and

(iii) ensure that the secrecy of the voted ballots is maintained.

(2) These are the rules adopted to establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections and to establish procedures that prevent fraud, and insure accuracy and secrecy.