The Election Board is a group of poll workers assigned to each precinct in Volusia County.  Duties vary and may include standing, bending, stooping and lifting approximately 15-20 pounds; also requires normal vision and manual dexterity. 

The different positions are as follows:

Clerk

• Manages all precinct operations

• Oversees and ensures all members of the Election Board carry out their duties and responsibilities as required by law

• Responsibilities prior to election day include:

  • Meet the Department of Elections staff for equipment delivery

  • Contact assigned Election Board to verify working status

  • Set up the assigned precinct polling site, if possible

• Returns ballots and equipment to a designated drop site election night

• Trained in all positions

• Attend required training class (4-6 hours)

Assistant Clerk

• Manages the voter assistance table

• Verifies a voters' eligibility to vote

• Processes paperwork and answers voter questions

• Must be able to assume all duties of the Clerk should he/she become unavailable

• Attend required training class (4-6 hours)

Precinct Register Inspector

• Verifies the eligibility of voters

• Ensures the precinct register is signed by the voter

• Correctly issues ballots and AVE tickets

• Attend required training class (3 hours)

Voting Equipment Inspector

• Sets up the voting equipment election morning

• Responsible for maintaining the proper operation of voting equipment and assisting voters on the use of the equipment

• Uploads election results

• Breaks down voting equipment election night

• Attend required training class (3-4 hours)

Poll Deputy

• Greets and directs voters to the polling room

• Enforces the 100 ft. No Solicitation boundary

• Maintains peace and good order

• Deputized by the Volusia County Sheriff's Department

• Attend required training class (1-2 hours)

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