- (a) All persons who attend and complete a program of instruction for election officials under § 17-7-5(a)(6) shall be issued a certificate by the board of elections. In addition to the compensation to which they are otherwise entitled, these persons shall also be entitled to receive the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon the performance of their duties on election day. The certificate shall be valid for a period of one year; provided, that the certificate shall be revocable at the discretion of the board of elections if the board believes that new developments have occurred requiring the re-certification of these persons.
- (b) Election officials shall, whenever practicable, be appointed from lists of certificated persons.
- (c) The board of elections shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 523, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 531, § 1.