Election Clerks
The Town Council appoints Election Clerks following the biennial caucuses in even-numbered years to assist with voting activities on Election Day, overseen by the Town Clerk. Members of both major political parties are appointed to ensure there is balance within the process, and appointments last one full election cycle (2-year term). Title 21-A Section 503A and of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated outlines the role and responsibilities of an Election Clerk.
Election clerks must be at least 18 years of age, registered to vote and residents of the municipality. The municipality shall appoint election clerks no later than May 1st of each general election year to serve at each voting place during the time the polls are open and as counters after the polls close. All nominations for election clerks must be submitted to the municipal officers by the Clerk no later than April 1st of each general election year. If a municipal committee of a major party fails to submit a list of nominees to serve as election clerks, the municipal officers may appoint registered voters enrolled in that party to serve as election clerks. The balance between major political parties must be maintained. An election clerk holds office for 2 years from the date of appointment (per Title 21-A). The municipal Clerk is the administrator of elections and supervisor of Election Clerks/Pollworkers, facilitates the schedule, and statute compliance training.
The Town Clerk seeks qualified candidates with an aptitude for administrative, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, statute compliant skills. Interested applicants may inquire with or submit application to the Town Clerk.