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21-A §501. Wardens and ward clerks

§501. Wardens and ward clerks 1.  In a city.  In a city, the selection, term of office, compensation and partial duties of wardens and ward clerks are determined by the city charter. Additional duties are prescribed by this Title.   [PL 1987, c. 188, §4 (AMD).] 2.  In a town.  In a town, with the […]

21-A §502. Duties and vacancies — warden and ward clerk

§502. Duties and vacancies — warden and ward clerk In the event of a vacancy in the office of warden or in the absence or incapacity of the warden, the ward clerk may perform the duties of the warden. A vacancy in the office of ward clerk may be filled by an election clerk appointed […]

21-A §503-A. Election clerks

§503-A. Election clerks Election clerks are governed by the following provisions.   [PL 2019, c. 64, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Qualifications; compensation.  Election clerks must be at least 18 years of age, must be registered to vote and must be residents of the municipality or the county in which they serve, except that residents of a […]

21-A §503. Election clerks (REPEALED)

§503. Election clerks (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 314 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 399, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 466, §18 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 459, §33 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 450, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, […]

21-A §504. Persons ineligible to serve

§504. Persons ineligible to serve The following may not serve as election officials:   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 1.  Certain employees.  An employee of a party or candidate;   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Direct pecuniary interest.  A person having a direct pecuniary interest in the result of a referendum question; […]

21-A §505. Municipal clerk

§505. Municipal clerk The clerk of the municipality is the supervisor of all elections and is entitled to a reasonable compensation as determined by the municipal officers and has the following duties:   [PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).] 1.  Absentee voting.  Administer the absentee voting procedures;   [PL 1995, c. 459, §34 (NEW).] 2.  […]