| ELECTION COMMISSIONERS |
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| Qualifications to be a Commissioner |
| • | Must be a qualified voter in Rapides Parish not entitled to assistance in voting. |
| • | Must not be a candidate for election to public office or be a member of the immediate family of a candidate for public office in the precinct you are to serve. |
| • | Must not have been convicted of an election offense. |
| • | Must successfully complete a course of instruction provided by the Clerk of Court. |
| • | Must provide the Clerk of Court with correct party affiliation. |
| • | Must not be a law enforcement officer. |
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| The responsibilities of a Commissioner |
| • | Complete a general course of instruction and attend any pre-election class required. |
| • | Working election day from 5:30 a.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. |
| • | Setting up and operating the voting machines during the day. |
| • | Identifying voters, determining ballot selection and handling all election paperwork. |
| • | Enforcement of election laws. |
| • | Closing the machine and completing any paperwork that needs to be deliver to the Clerk. |
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| Certified commissioner pay |
| • | $200.00 per election for commissioners. |
| • | $250.00 per election for commissioners-in-charge. |
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