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ELECTION WORKERS

NOTE: HOURS FOR THE MANDATORY VOTING LOCATIONS, I.E. NURSING HOMES, RETIREMENT HOMES ETC...MAY VARY

The following is a brief description of the duties of Election Workers. Those appointed will be provided with a detailed instruction booklet.

General:

• All workers must be minimum of 18 years of age and may not be a candidate or spouse of a candidate.
• All workers must arrive at their voting locations no later than 9:30 a.m. and remain there until all their duties are completed after the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m.
• Please come prepared with any food or drinks, as you may not leave the location at any time.
• All Voting locations are considered "Non Smoking".
  

Download: Application for Workers for the 2003 Municipal Election

Supervisors are appointed to supervise the overall conduct of the polls.

• must have municipal election work experience
• must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle on Election Day
• must attend an Instruction Session
• must take oath of office
• must pick up election material before Election Day
• must ensure that all DRO's reconcile & close the polls in accordance with Legislation
• must return election supplies, ballots, smart card and tabulator to City Hall following the close of polls

Election Day Responsibilities:

• ensure that all voting locations are set up properly
• ensure that all workers are present
• ensure that all Legislative requirements are being followed
• ensure all workers have sufficient supplies
• solve any problems that may arise with the workers, electors, candidates and scrutineers
• act as liaison between the workers and the Clerk's Department
• provide the workers with professional and technical support when required
• evaluate performance of DRO, Operator and Demonstrator
• leave only after all workers have completed their work and have left the poll
• Prepare to assist in various duties

DEPUTY RETURNING OFFICERS: (rate of pay $200.00)

Deputy returning officers are appointed to maintain the voters list and issue ballots to the electors.

• must attend an Instruction Session
• must take the Oath of Office
• must pick up the ballots and election material before election day
• must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle on Election Day

Election Day Responsibilities:

• set up the voting location
• administer oaths
• issue the proper ballots
• keep track of all ballots, complete DRO Statement Form and perform closing procedures in accordance with legislation.

NOTE:*** The duties of the DROs appointed to work at the mandatory voting locations may vary slightly and will be explained individually upon appointment.

OPERATORS: (rate of pay $200.00)

Operators are appointed to effectively tabulate cast ballots throughout the day and to ensure the effective operation of the tabulating machine.

• must attend an instruction session
• must pick up all supplies prior to election day
• must have a vehicle on Election Day
• must have knowledge of automated processes

Election Day Responsibilities:

• perform start up and shut down procedures on Election Day
• ensure tabulator is operating properly
• ensure that all ballots are tabulated correctly
• assist in setting up the voting locations

REVISING OFFICER: (rate of pay $150.00)

Revising Officers are appointed at every location to assist with revisions to the voters list.

• must attend an instruction session
• must pick up all supplies prior to election day

Election Day Responsibilities:

• issue applications for Revision to the Voters' List
• assist in setting up the voting locations
• check voters list to ensure elector is on the list and direct to correct poll or revising officer

DEMONSTRATORS: (rate of pay $125.00)

Demonstrators are appointed at each voting location to demonstrate the proper manner to mark the ballot.

• must attend an instruction session and pick up supplies.

Election Day Responsibilities:

• assist in setting up the voting locations, putting up posters, arrows, signs, and closing the voting location
• serve as a greeter at the entrance to the voting location
• demonstrate the proper manner to complete the ballot for the voting tabulator

**** Confirmation of appointments for successful applicants will be sent by mail the first week of October.

NOTE:***
if you find after returning your application for employment that you are unable to work, please notify our Election Office as soon as possible. Contact: 905-896-5739