How does the AO decide what qualifies?
He or she uses judgment — reviews the program goals and Marking Plan, consults with the CTO, and the Regional Legal Advisor, if necessary. The CTO should have marking requirements and applicable exceptions in mind when drafting the program description in the RFA or APS leading to the award. The exceptions are based on experience to date and common sense. For example, we don’t require marking of election materials because to do so would counter neutrality in the election process.
