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March 7, 1958
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
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Explanation of Ohio election laws by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown, detailing duties of County Board of Elections in managing precincts, officials, supplies, and investigations.
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Your Election Laws By TED W. BROWN.
Secretary of State of Ohio
The members of the County Board of Elections as representatives of the Secretary of State are the election officials in charge of all elections in the county. Their responsibilities include the provision of booths, ballot boxes, books, maps, and all other papers and forms in connection with elections; and in areas of registration they shall provide facilities for the registration of electors. They divide each political subdivision into precincts and appoint four competent persons as judges and two as clerks, who shall constitute the election officers of each precinct; no more than two of the judges and one of the clerks shall be of the same political party. These precinct election officials have charge of the voting in the precinct on election day.
The Board of Elections must advertise and contract for the printing of all ballots and supplies used in registration and elections. They must investigate irregularities and non-performance of duties or violations of the election laws by election officers and other persons. In connection with this responsibility they may administer oaths, issue subpoenas and summon witnesses and compel the production of books, papers, records, and other materials for such investigation, and report the facts to the Prosecuting Attorney.
All duties of the Board are exercised by majority vote of the members, and in all cases where no decision can be arrived at because of a tie vote or disagreement in the Board, the Secretary of State acting as the "fifth member of the Board" shall cast the deciding vote.
Secretary of State of Ohio
The members of the County Board of Elections as representatives of the Secretary of State are the election officials in charge of all elections in the county. Their responsibilities include the provision of booths, ballot boxes, books, maps, and all other papers and forms in connection with elections; and in areas of registration they shall provide facilities for the registration of electors. They divide each political subdivision into precincts and appoint four competent persons as judges and two as clerks, who shall constitute the election officers of each precinct; no more than two of the judges and one of the clerks shall be of the same political party. These precinct election officials have charge of the voting in the precinct on election day.
The Board of Elections must advertise and contract for the printing of all ballots and supplies used in registration and elections. They must investigate irregularities and non-performance of duties or violations of the election laws by election officers and other persons. In connection with this responsibility they may administer oaths, issue subpoenas and summon witnesses and compel the production of books, papers, records, and other materials for such investigation, and report the facts to the Prosecuting Attorney.
All duties of the Board are exercised by majority vote of the members, and in all cases where no decision can be arrived at because of a tie vote or disagreement in the Board, the Secretary of State acting as the "fifth member of the Board" shall cast the deciding vote.
What sub-type of article is it?
Procedural Guide
Legal Explanation
What keywords are associated?
Election Laws
Board Of Elections
Precinct Officials
Voter Registration
Election Investigations
What entities or persons were involved?
Ted W. Brown
Secretary Of State Of Ohio
County Board Of Elections
Where did it happen?
Ohio
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Key Persons
Ted W. Brown
Secretary Of State Of Ohio
County Board Of Elections
Location
Ohio
Story Details
The County Board of Elections handles election responsibilities including providing materials, dividing precincts, appointing officers, printing ballots, investigating irregularities, and resolving ties with the Secretary of State.