Duties and Responsibilities

Duties of Election Pages

The following are the duties of election pages:

Alert the Chief Election Officer of any problems with the building or voters.
Be aware of senior citizens and disabled voters in line and offer assistance to those who are having difficulty standing.
Be sure voters in line are at the correct precinct by looking up names on the handheld Palm Pilot device. Provide directions to correct polling places if necessary.
Greet and direct voters to the polling area clearly and articulately.
Help keep the polling area neat. Make sure the voting booths have marking pens and are free of campaign material and litter.
Open doors for voters and direct voters to exits or restrooms.
Provide information in a second language or by signing (if qualified).
Provide sample ballots and voting equipment instruction guides to voters who need assistance.
Remind voters in line to have ID ready.

The following are the responsibilities of election pages:

Report to and take direction from the Chief Election Officer in the precinct.
Do not handle ballots, pollbooks, or voting equipment.
Remain strictly impartial. Do not discuss politics, candidates or issues at any time.
Arrive on time. Work the entire time you have committed to work. Do not leave the polling place until dismissed by the Chief Election Officer.
Dress appropriately in business casual (no blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.)
Use appropriate language and behavior at all times.
Do not visit with friends and neighbors while working at the polling place.
Do not use cell phones, pagers, cameras, music players, or other electronic devices.