Deputy Returning Officer

Make a positive contribution to our community by helping ensure the 2024 Municipal and School Board election runs smoothly.

Join our team!

We need Deputy Returning Officers to:

• Show strong teamwork; each working alongside other Election Officials assigned to the polling location
• Work effectively at your own station
• Verify voter identification referencing the Voter’s list or confirm completion of Voter Registration forms, issue appropriate ballots, provide clear instructions to voters on how to vote
• Keep track of ballots issued and ensure you successfully balance your forms and account for all ballots provided
• Oversee setup and operation of the vote counting equipment
• Assist voters with casting their ballot through the vote counting machine
• Ensure the secrecy of the ballot is maintained
• Generate the official results register tape at the close of poll
• Assist with poll closing activities

DROs must remain non-partisan on all political views until after the day of the election. You must have the ability to strictly observe secrecy with respect to any and all knowledge that may come into the Election Official’s possession.

Hours of work are approximately 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Regular Poll and vary at Advance and Special Polls.