The non-profit group Advancement Project published an ad in the October 26, 2008, The Clarion-Ledger which gives another take on what Poll Managers should know when they take on the job of running our election process.
Here are the points the group makes:
1. Most voters are not required to show ID at the polls.
2. Be creative when checking the poll book for a voter’s name.
3. Voters have a right to assistance.
4. Voters who have recently moved must be instructed on where and how to vote.
5. Affidavit ballots are a last resort.
6. Inform voters that affidavit ballots cast in the wrong precinct will not be counted.
7. If the voting machines break down, voters may vote with regular paper ballots.
8. Keep track of your supplies.
9. Do not allow voters to be intimidated and take all complaints of voter intimidation seriously.
10. Voters in line at the poling place at closing time must be allowed to vote.
Here is the full document in pdf format:
