Officers of election are appointed each year by the Stafford County Electoral Board to work at the polls on election day. More than 300 officers are required for a general election. If you are available on election day, want to support the democratic process, provide a valuable service to your neighbors and earn $125, please consider becoming an election official. The Chief Officer of Election at each polling place is responsible for its management and earns additional compensation. You are even compensated ($15) for attending mandatory training prior to each election.
Requirements & Responsibilities
Officer of Election duties at the polling place include:
- Insuring a fair and impartial election is held
- Setting up the equipment
- Providing voter assistance and instructions
- Checking voters in and marking the poll book
- Issuing ballots
- Demonstrating how to mark the ballot
- Disassembling and storing the equipment
- Certifying the election results
