Poll Managers Needed in Mt. Pleasant for Nov. 5 Election

The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (BEVR) is in need of additional poll managers for Mount Pleasant’s upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. Several other jurisdictions have elections on the same day but the poll manager positions have been filled.

“Poll managers have a unique opportunity to serve the community, meet their neighbors and become involved in the democratic process,” said Joseph Debney, BEVR’s Executive Director.

Poll managers are compensated $120 ($60 for training and $60 for working on Election Day) for each election they work. The poll manager must work Election Day to be paid for the training session.

Election Day duties include: processing of voters, ballot distribution, activation of the voting system machines, compliance with election law and procedures, and general voter assistance. 

Applicants must be:

·            A registered voter in Charleston County or an adjoining county (Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown or Colleton County). Students ages 16 and 17 may apply as well although they are not registered voters.

·            Willing and able to attend a Poll Manager Training Session (two to three hours in length) and pass a written certification test.

·            Prepared to work the entire Election Day, from 6 a.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.

·            Non-partisan and neutral when working an election.

To apply for a poll manager position:

Visit http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/BEVR/D-Vote_PollMgr.htm to download an application and employment verification form.

For questions, please contact electionworkers@charlestoncounty.org or by phone at (843) 974-6421.

Prior to the Nov. 5 elections, the public is reminded of the Senate District 42 Special Election on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to fill former Sen. Robert Ford’s seat. The sample ballot for the District 42 Special Election is online athttp://www.charlestoncounty.org/Departments/BEVR/files/Senate42-Special-Election-BallotStyle1-English.pdf.