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ELECTION MORNING PROCEDURES

FOR ALL ELECTION WORKERS

OPENING OF POLLS - THE POLLS MUST OPEN ON TIME!

 ALL Team members must be at their assigned precinct by 5:45 a.m. on Election Day in order to set up
the room and be sworn in by the Precinct Deputy NO EXCEPTIONS!
 If you are late, it places a burden on everyone and you have not fulfilled your commitment to the Team.
 If something happens and you cannot work, you must call our Poll Worker Coordinator as soon as
possible, so an Alternate can be assigned to your position.
 It is most important that the polling site be fully staffed.
 If you show up late without calling, you will be sent home and an Alternate will work your position!
 Have your area set up by 6:45 AM so the polls are open and ready for voters by 7:00 am.
 The Clerk is responsible for the site opening on time.
 Everyone must help set up and break down the polling site. Again everyone helps . . . TEAM WORK!
 Team members with physical limitations should notify the Clerk to modify work assignments as needed.

OPENING PROCEDURES FOR ALL ELECTION WORKERS (see Appendix for specific position for additional duties)
 Take morning oath - administered by the precinct deputy
o Workers sign the OATH signature line for titled job (from CLERK - Precinct Report Form Section 3
– Morning Oath);
o check info on Payroll Sheet for accuracy (if not, make corrections directly on payroll sheet);
o sign the payroll sheet by their name.
o Completed Payroll Sheets go back to Clerk.
 Receive Morning Job Duty Check-Off List from the Supply Bag for your specific position.
 Help set up the precinct (including the booths see page 6-7 for step by step instructions).
 Return your Morning Job Duty Check-Off List to the Clerk after completing all duties and initial.

DURING ELECTION DAY

Courtesy - Remember you are part of a Team and to operate efficiently, each member must act professionally, do their part
and treat each other with respect and courtesy. We want this to be a rewarding and fun experience for everyone and by
working together as a TEAM, you can ensure a successful election.

Media - Media is NOT allowed in the polling place unless they are there to vote. No picture taking allowed by ANYONE. Do not
participate in any media interviews. You should direct any inquiries to the SOE office. If the media shows up at your precinct make
sure they are not within the 100-foot zone.

Party Changes - No party changes at the precinct. For questions please, direct them to the SOE office.

Persons Allowed In Polling Room - The following list of people are permitted in the polling place during election hours:
 Voters  Observers approved by Supervisor of Elections
 Zone Techs  Person in the care of a voter (i.e. children)
 Persons caring for a voter or assisting a voter  Children are allowed to enter the precinct provided they
 Election board members (poll workers) are supervised by their parent(s)
 Supervisor of Elections & staff (should have badge)  Law Enforcement Officers or Emergency workers with
permission from the Clerk
Poll Watchers are NOT associated with the elections office, but are legally permitted in the polling place.
A list of poll watchers eligible to be in a particular polling place is given to the Precinct Clerk.
POLL WATCHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CONVERSE WITH ANY VOTER OR POLL WORKER OTHER THAN THE PRECINCT CLERK

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