Carrying out other election related duties for their respective jurisdictions.Įlection Commission responsibilities that should be handled via an Open Meeting by Election Commission Members:.Notifying major political parties of the appointment of election inspectors in federal and state elections and.

Appointing precinct inspectors prior to each election, including AVCB members, Receiving Board members, precinct chairpersons and alternates note that certified election inspectors must be appointed at least 21 days prior to the election and no more than 40 days prior to each election.

Providing election supplies (including forms and ballot containers).

Authorizing the printing and provision of ballots for use in city, township, village and certain school district elections.

Preliminary testing may be delegated to the local clerk however, public accuracy testing must be conducted by the election commission or each members’ designated representative. NOTE: Even if the county performs the programming for the local jurisdictions, it is still the responsibility of the local election commission to conduct pre-election logic and accuracy testing for their voting equipment prior to each election.

Performing logic and accuracy testing for voting equipment.Establishing Absent Voter Counting Boards (AVCBs).Establishing precincts, including temporary precinct consolidations for non-State/ Federal elections.

Election Commission members are responsible for the following:

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