Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Absentee Election Duties Related to Special Primary Election on August 11, 2026
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to Special Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2026, in Baldwin County, Alabama as ordered by Governor Kay Ivey on May 12, 2026, for the purpose of electing members of the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1, take the following actions:
1) Pursuant to Section 17-11-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975), recognize the performance at and designate the place/office where the Absentee Election Manager shall perform such public duties for the applicable absentee election time period recognized by state law, as follows:
Place: Baldwin County Courthouse, Bay Minette, Alabama
Office: Office of Circuit Clerk, 28th Judicial Circuit
Time: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2) At the request of the Absentee Election Manager, authorize the execution of a Contract for Services with Ms. Christi Wall as Assistant to the Absentee Election Manager at a rate of compensation of $75.00 per day worked for the applicable absentee election period recognized by law during the August 11, 2026, Special Primary Election.
The Contract shall commence no earlier than June 17, 2026, and expire no later than August 18, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: On May 12, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey ordered a special primary election to be held on August 11, 2026, in Congressional District 1, among others, for the purpose of electing members to the U.S. House of Representatives. Baldwin County is part of Congressional District 1.
Brenda Ganey, Circuit Clerk, has requested the County Commission approve a contract for Ms. Christi Wall as the Assistant to Absentee Election Manager for this election.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation:
$150 per day worked not to exceed 46 days (Absentee Election Manager Compensation) - $6,900.00 maximum
$75 per day worked not to exceed 46 days (Assistant) - $3,450.00 maximum
Ala. Code Section 17-11-14
Compensation of absentee election manager.
The time periods during which the services are required by the Absentee Election Manager and the Assistant to the Absentee Election Manager are 55 days prior to the election date, the election day, and the seven-day period following the election; however, the total number of days worked may not exceed 46 days.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051910.51500 Contract Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: Standard agreement previously approved by County Attorney to be used.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Notification of Commission action to:
Absentee Election Manager, Ms. Brenda Ganey (via email only: brenda.ganey@alacourt.gov)
Mail a copy of the fully executed contract to:
Ms. Christi Wall
51250 Propst Road
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
cc: Christi Wall - (christi.wall@alacourt.gov)
Judge of Probate Harry D'Olive, Jr.
Tammy Chance, Probate Elections
Sheriff Anthony Lowery
Roger H. Rendleman
Beth Hodges
Tara Hazelbaker
Aislinn Stone
Christie Bezoari
Makayla Shiver
Kara Brooks
Additional instructions/notes: N/A