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ELECTION VOLUNTEER / POLL WORKER
                     INFORMATION

A Message to the Citizens of Box Elder County

On election days for an even numbered year (2000, 2002, etc.), over 120 election volunteers (also referred to as Clerks) staff our 46 precincts throughout Box Elder County. 
Out of those 46 precincts there are 10 of which are by-mail precincts.  Each election volunteer is part of the important election process by which we select our county representatives.

In compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Box Elder County has implemented the new electronic voting equipment starting 2006.  Some duties of election volunteers have changed.

Due to the additional skills and responsibilities required to work with the new voting equipment, some positions will receive an extra stipend for the additional responsibilities and transporting supplies.

Training is mandatory for each election.  All poll workers and election volunteers will be required to attend training prior to each election. Poll managers and assistant poll managers will be required to attend additional training.

If you would like to be one of these dedicated people who serve their community and contribute to our democratic election process, please complete the questionnaire/application on this web page and mail it to the address listed below.

Once we have processed your application, you will be contacted and asked to attend an orientation session.

Thank you,

2006 POLL WORKER titles and duties

RECEIVING CLERK:

  • Look up voter's names
  • Verify voter identification  (if necessary)
  • Collect signatures in Official Register
  • Assign ballot format

    • POLL BOOK CLERK:

  • Record all voters in poll book
  • Assist with set-up
  • Assist with take down


    • BALLOT CLERK:

  • Give instructions to voters
  • Encode voter access cards according to ballot format
  • Spoil ballots if necessary



    • POLL MANAGER:
    (Additional training required)

  • Pick up and drop off supplies
  • Able to lift 40 pounds
  • Oversee Voting equipment set-up and take down
  • Oversee polling place set up and take down
  • Troubleshoots and provides instructions
  • Monitors and maintains machines as needed
  • Assists voters with touch screens as necessary
  • Greet and direct voters
  • Reconcile Election Day activity


    • INFORMATION CLERK / PROVISIONAL CLERK:
    (Additional training required)
    Provisional ballots are cast on an optical scan (fill in the oval) paper ballots.
    Provisional voters do not use the electronic voting equipment.

  • Assist Poll Manager
  • Able to lift 40 pounds
  • Greet and direct voters
  • Assist with touch screens as necessary
  • Process all provisional voters
  • Instruct voters on completion of provisional ballot envelope
  • Complete Provisional Reconciliation form


    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    What are the hours of work?
    All poll workers must be at their polling location by 6:00 AM on election morning. The day ends after 8:00 PM and when all the memory cards have been accounted for and properly returned to the County Courthouse.

    Will there be any training?
    Yes, once you agree to be a poll worker, you will be notified of the training schedule. Dates will be provided in an assignment letter for your convenience. Will I be paid for this service?
    Box Elder County provides a stipend for those who serve as a poll worker and an additional amount for attending training.

    IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A POLL WORKER, PLEASE FILL OUT AND SEND IN A QUESTIONNAIRE / APPLICATION,  CLICK HERE  FOR THE FORM.

    You may also contact the Elections Department at:
    Box Elder County Recorder/Clerk's Office
    01 South Main Street
    Brigham City, Utah 84302
    (435) 734-3391
    Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

     


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