Election worker (Presiding Officer)

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

The Osun State gubernatorial election took place on 22 September 2018. I conducted in a polling Unit in Ikire as the Presiding Officer, which I was responsible for conduct in the polling station and have a good knowledge of the voting procedures. Also, complying with all instructions and ensuring the integrity and secrecy of the ballot. I assigned work to the Poll Clerks, ensuring the accuracy of the poll and account for all of the ballot papers. I was responsible for collecting and delivering the ballot box and had responsibility for ensuring the polling building was open and closed on the day with respect to accurate timing. DUTIES BEFORE ELECTION: Attend a training session and a briefing Liaise with the contact person for your polling station well before polling day to confirm arrangements for key collection and opening and closing the building Collect and check the ballot box and its contents Keep the ballot box and contents secure until they are handed back at the close of poll DUTIES ON ELECTION DAY: Transport the ballot box and contents to the polling station Set up polling booths Instruct and supervise the work of the poll clerk(s) Account for, and be responsible for, all ballot papers, issued and un-issued Helping electors understand voter ID is required and advising on acceptable forms of ID Ensuring that voter identification is checked before ballot papers are issued Issue ballot papers to voters and Ensure that voters cast their votes in secret and put them into the correct ballot box DUTIES AFTER ELECTION: Ensure the polling station is closed on time Supervise the dismantling of the polling station and ensure the building is returned to good order and Complete the ballot paper account and associated paperwork correctly and to pack up documents in accordance with the instructions given by the Returning Officer Deliver the ballot box and associated paperwork to the designated location Show less