Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, has announced certification classes for any registered voter who would like to become an election commissioner.
Qualifications for commissioners are:
1. Be a qualified voter, not entitled to assistance in voting and does not require use of audio ballot;
2. Can be 17 years old in 12th grade;
3. Must not be a candidate in the election or a child, child’s spouse, brother, brother’s spouse, sister, sister’s spouse, parent, spouse, or parents of the spouse of candidate in the precinct where you are serving.
4. Not have been convicted of an election offense; Chapter 10 of the Louisiana Election Code.
5. Not a law enforcement officer.
The classes will be as follows:
Aug. 6 at the Old City Market on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 9 at the Eunice City Hall Chamber Room, second floor, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Aug, 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Old City Market, on the corner of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square.
If you are selected to serve in a Primary Election you also have the right to serve in the General Election.
Every election a commissioner in which he/she serves will receive $200 for that election provided you have attended the pre-election class before every election.
Commissioners are selected before every Primary Election.
For more information, contact Donald Robinson Jr., at the Clerk of Court Office, 337-942-5606 Ext. 133.
Classes scheduled for election commissioners
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