Md. Code Regs. 33.17.05.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 33.17.05.03 - Training of Election Judges

A. Required Materials. The State Administrator shall develop and issue for the local boards:

(1) A judges' manual that includes all information necessary to conduct early voting; and

(2) Instruction sheets summarizing certain early voting procedures

B. Development of Manual. The State Administrator shall comply with the process established in COMAR 33.02.03 for developing the judges' manual.

C. Use of Training Materials. Each local board shall use the manual and instruction sheets, or electronic copies of them, approved by the State Administrator for early voting.

D. Judges Training Program.

(1) For an election judge who serves during early voting, each election director shall conduct training in accordance with COMAR 33.02.03.04. and include instruction necessary to conduct early voting.

(2) Requirements for Training Program Completion.

(a) Each election judge shall complete the required training program.

(b) An election director may require an election judge to attend additional classes.

(c) Unless appointed under emergency circumstances, an individual may not serve as an election judge unless the individual completes the required training program.

(3) Requirements for Training Compensation.

(a) A local board shall pay at least $50 to an election judge who completes the training program, with the following stipulations:

(i) Attendance at additional classes to train on the conduct of early voting does not entitle an election judge to further compensation.

(ii) If the training program includes a training class that is offered through virtual instruction or online delivery and a hands-on practice session, the election judge shall complete the hands-on practice session to be entitled to compensation.

(b) An election judge who is required to complete a training program prior to both a primary and general election is entitled to compensation for each training program.

Md. Code Regs. 33.17.05.03

Regulation .03E adopted effective June 28, 2010 (37:13 Md. R. 853); amended effective 50:19 Md. R. 854, eff. 10/2/2023