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Elections

This department is responsible for:

  • Coordinating and administering all scheduled elections;
  • Assuring compliance with the election code, which is Title 18 of the Revised Statutes;
  • Conducting General Commissioner schools, Pre-Election schools, and Commissioner-in-Charge schools;
  • Maintaining a close working relationship with the Commissioner of Elections, Registrar of Voters, Council Administrator’s office, delegates from respective governing authorities, Secretary of State, Board of Election Supervisors, the East Feliciana Parish School Board, the news media, and the Election Commissioners of this parish;
  • Maintaining the Election Commissioners' database;
  • Requesting Attorney General opinions;
  • Qualifying local and municipal candidates;
  • Tabulating and certifying election returns; and
  • Fulfilling duties as Chief Election Officer of the parish, Parish Custodian of Voting Machines, and as a member of the Board of Election Supervisors.