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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Subject to the requirements of this article, regulations adopted by the State Board and the policies and guidance of the State Board and the local board, the election director shall:
(1) appoint the employees of the local board;
(2) train election judges;
(3) give notice of elections;
(4) upon the request of an elderly or disabled voter whose polling place is not structurally barrier free, provide an alternate polling place to the voter;
(5) issue voter notification cards;
(6) receive certificates of candidacy;
(7) verify petitions;
(8) in consultation with the local board, conduct the canvass of an election;
(9) subject to § 9-306 of this article, process and reject absentee ballot applications;
(10) manage the storage, security, maintenance, and preparation of voting system equipment;
(11) within 24 hours, notify the State Administrator and local board in writing of:
(i) a security violation or significant attempted security violation, as those terms are defined in § 2-108 of this title, that impedes the proper and efficient operation of the local board; and
(ii) damage to the office, warehouse, voting system equipment, or other materials used to conduct an election;
(12) ensure the equipment used by the employees of the local board meets cybersecurity requirements; and
(13) perform duties as delegated by the local board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Election Law § 2-206 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/election-law/md-code-elec-law-sect-2-206/
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