Md. Code, Elec. Law § 2-206

Current through November 23, 2023

Section 2-206 - Election director

Subject to the requirements of this article and the policies and guidance of the local board, the election director may:

(1) appoint the employees of the local board;

(2) train judges of election;

(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 following an election; and

(9) subject to § 9-306 of this article, process and reject absentee ballot applications.

Md. Code, EL § 2-206

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 107, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.