Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Revision of Baldwin County Commission Policy 2.10 - Polling Place Hours / Poll Worker Compensation
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt revised Baldwin County Commission Policy 2.10 - Polling Place Hours / Poll Worker Compensation.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Staff proposes revisions to County Policy 2.10 to make the policy consistent with Alabama Code Section 17-8-12 related to compensation of election officials.
Previous Commission action/date:
February 6, 2024 - Due to the passage of Act No. 2023-517 during the 2023 Legislative Session, the Commission revised Policy 2.10 to increase the minimum compensation for poll workers.
February 4, 2020 - At the request of the Probate Judge, the Commission revised Policy 2.10 to increase the amount of Chief Clerks appointed for elections from ten (10) to twenty (20), in order to serve the public more efficiently during elections.
February 7, 2012 - Commission revised Policy 2.10 to allow the Judge of Probate to designate a Precinct Chief Clerk (no more than 10 for each election) to aid the Precinct Inspector at a polling place with a large number of qualified electors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: N/A
Additional comments: Ala. Code §17-8-12 - Compensation of Election Officials
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? No.
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: Administration - Update policy books and online portal, distribute revised policies to departments.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): NOA email with copy of the revised policy to:
Probate Judge D’Olive
Tammy Chance
Brenda Ganey
Aislinn Stone
Christie Bezoari
Kara Brooks
Beth Hodges
Lynzie Clark
Additional instructions/notes: N/A