Wayne County adopts two-year panel of precinct election officials and pay schedule

The Wayne County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 24-21 at its May 14 meeting, establishing the list of precinct election officials for the next two years and setting compensation rates.

The resolution names dozens of individuals as eligible precinct election officials for Wayne County through the next two-year cycle and sets pay at $300 for working a complete election day (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.); $20 per hour (minimum three hours) for absentee precinct board members; $30 for serving as precinct chair or co-chair; $30 for attending precinct training; and $50 for an election night runner who delivers results to the Auditor’s office. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Elections to select precinct officials for elections from the approved panel.

Chris Moore moved to adopt Resolution 24-21; Todd Wilson seconded and the motion carried with all supervisors voting yes.

Why this matters: adopting a personnel panel and compensation schedule ensures the Auditor’s office can staff upcoming elections and pay precinct workers according to an established rate schedule.