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Precinct Election Official Leave Program
City Council
Council Member Nick Komives (x1052)
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Authorizing the Mayor to create a Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City of Toledo employees; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Fair elections are the foundation of democracy. Local elections cannot be run well or fairly without the help of hundreds of quality workers on election day. The City of Toledo has an excellent workforce, comprised of many public servants who would be guardians of one of our country's most cherished tradition: voting. State law allows employees of political subdivisions to have leave with pay to serve as precinct election officials on election day, if the legislative authority passes an ordinance creating such a program. This Ordinance creates such a voluntary program for City employees to work the election on election day, under certain terms and conditions.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to create a Precinct Election Official Leave Program ("Program") pursuant to R.C. Section 3501.28(F) under the conditions further established in Section 2, for City of Toledo employees to work for a Board of Elections ("Board") on an election day. Such Program shall contain such additional terms and conditions deemed proper and requisite according to the Director of Law and the Director of Human Resources.
SECTION 2. Any employee, who is a registered voter and who meets other requirements established by law and the Board, may request precinct election official leave with pay for the purposes of being a judge on election day under the following terms and conditions:
a. The employee's Commissioner or Director determines that the requested leave will not unduly affect operational needs, and issues written authorization to the employee to participate in the Program. Leave is subject to, and ...
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