REGISTRAR DESCRIPTION The Registrar is appointed by the City of Suffolk Electoral Board whose three members are appointed by the Circuit Court Judges. The Registrar is responsible for carrying out directives from the State Board of Elections and the Suffolk Electoral Board to ensure all eligible citizens the right to vote. The duties of the Registrar’s Office include arranging and supervising primary, general, and special elections at the local, state, and federal levels, registering voters, and maintaining registration records that reflect up to date information. FY 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Implement outreach mobile voter photo identification to the citizens of the City of Suffolk.
Reviewed and revised the training program for officers of election to effectively train the officers in the use of electronic poll books, voting equipment and forms used on Election Day.
Effectively maintained outreach programs to reach and help the citizens of the City of Suffolk complete Voter Registration Application forms, as well as Absentee Ballot Application forms.
Provide an on-line training site for the officers of election to continue their education regarding policies, procedures and Election Day guidelines.
FY 2016 OBJECTIVES
To maintain the integrity of the election process and make sure that the citizens of the City of Suffolk continue to receive their election information in a timely manner. (Goal 2: Provide effective and efficient programs and services that are accountable and customer focused)
To conduct elections under the guidance of the Electoral Board in accordance with Federal and State laws in an efficient and equitable manner to ensure fairness, and accuracy in all elections. (Goal 2: Provide effective and efficient programs and services that are accountable and customer focused)
To provide information, materials, and assistance to candidates. (Goal 6: Promote citizen engagement)
To provide voters registration information and materials, distribute literature and develop programs to educate the general public concerning registration and encourage registration by the general public. (Goal 6: Promote citizen engagement)
STATISTICS/PERFORMANCE MEASURES Number of registered voters Number of polling precincts Percent of election results certified within 3 days of an election
FY 14 Actual 58,000 28 100%
FY15 Projected 58,500 28 100%
FY 16 Estimate 59,000 28 100%
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