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Recorder-Clerk-Registrar of Voters recommending the Board adopt Resolution 022-1012 designating classifications and stipends for precinct board members.
FUNDING: Elections Operating Budget (General Fund).
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 54060 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ 54060 |
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New Funding |
$ 0 |
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Savings |
$ 0 |
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Other |
$ 0 |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 54060 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. A five member precinct board under the existing and new classifications is $510.
Background: The existing classification and stipends for precinct board members were adopted by the Board of Supervisors in November 1999. Since that time, roles of precinct board members and polling places have evolved requiring specialization of board member duties and an update to the classifications.
Super Precinct Voting Centers are used in consolidated and special elections. The County may assign 3 or more voting precincts with associated precinct boards to a single polling location. Super precincts require a Supervisor, Greeter and Reception Clerk to operate efficiently and direct voters to the correct precinct table.
In regular precincts, Inspector will replace the former classification of Judge which is no longer used in California elections. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 requires voters not on the roster to be offered the opportunity to cast a provisional ballot. The new position of Provisional Officer will be in charge of issuing provisional ballots while Clerks continue to process voters on the roster.
Locators are a classification used during elections to assist precinct board members in determining voter registration status and designated polling locations for voters. Up to 8 locators are stationed at different precincts during a countywide elections. Precinct board members call Locators for information allowing the Elections Department to handle calls from the public on Election Day.
Reason for Recommendation: Pursuant to California Elections Code section 12310, each member of a precinct board shall receive a stipend for services set by the Board of Supervisors. Updating precinct officer stipends and classifications in place since 1999 will reflect the current operation of the County's polling places.
Action to be taken following Board approval: A certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to County Auditor-Controller.
Contact: Barbara Dunmore x7483
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