How Precinct Officials Are Appointed
Precinct Officials are
recommended by the Chairmen of the Rockingham County Political Parties
and appointed by the Board of Elections for two-year terms beginning in
August of odd-numbered years.
Who Can Serve as a Precinct Official
"Persons appointed must be Registered Voters and residents of the county in which the precinct is located, of good repute, and able to read and write."
"No
person shall be eligible to serve as a Precinct Official & who
holds any elective office under the government of the United States or
of North Carolina or any political subdivision there of."
"No person shall serve who is a candidate for nomination or election."
"No
person shall be eligible who holds any office in any state
congressional district, county or precinct political party or political
organization or who is a manager or treasurer for any candidate or
political party."
Available Positions
The CHIEF JUDGE
is the head official and is in charge of election day activities, as
well as picking up and returning election day supplies. The JUDGES
work closely with the Chief Judge and are responsible for conducting
the election in the Chief Judge’s absence. They must sign all official
documents and serve on a panel to resolve any challenges. The ASSISTANTS serve when needed and at the discretion and direction of the Chief Judge.
Training
All
Precinct Officials are required to attend training conducted by the
Board of Elections prior to each major Primary and General Election. All
Precinct Officials are issued a Training Manual at the required
training session. They receive training concerning specific issues
affecting the upcoming Election, Election laws and procedures, and
instruction on how to properly operate all Polling Place equipment.
Precinct Officials are paid to attend the training session in addition
to their Election Day compensation.
General Information
There are three or four Elections scheduled in each two year term. Elections are always held on Tuesdays.
Officials must be in the voting place no later than 5:30 a.m. and remain until all votes have been counted and documents signed - usually 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. Officials must remain at the voting place for the entire day.
Download a Precinct Officials Application