; and (B) the connectivity to the public internet of such machines and technology. (8) The processes and procedures used to carry out a post-election audit. (9) The processes and procedures used to ensure a secure chain of custody with respect to ballots and election equipment. (10) Public education, access, and citizen oversight and input with respect to the certification and testing of voter machines prior to Federal elections. (11) The conduct of independent post-election audits. (12) Transparency in the election and voting process. (13) Accountability measures to ensure compliance by election administrators with applicable law. (c) Release of voluntary considerations (1) Deadline for release Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of the ACE Act, the Standards Board shall release voluntary considerations with respect to each of the categories described in subsection (b). (2) Transmission and notification requirements Not later than 15 days after the date the Standards Board releases voluntary considerations with respect to a category described in subsection (b), the Commission shall— (A) transmit the considerations to the chief State election official of each State and the elected leadership of the legislature of each State, including the elected leadership of any committee of the legislature of a State with jurisdiction with respect to elections; (B) make the considerations available on a publicly accessible Government website