There is currently a vacancy on the Board of Registrars. The Plainville Board of Registrars of Voters consists of the Town Clerk and three other persons representing the two leading political parties. The current opening is for a registered Democratic voter, as required, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 51, Section 15. Registrars receive an annual stipend.
The Registrars have various duties in the election process, including:
- Participate individually as needed in Voter Registration sessions 10 days prior to elections.
- Meet as a Board to process absentee ballots from Specially Qualified voters from outside the United States after State Elections.
- Attend and participate in an Election Recount Session if one is called.
Members of the Board of Registrars do not:
- Act as poll workers or count voted ballots.
- Establish policies or procedures for the election process.
- Are not members of any other Town Boards or Committees.
We are actively looking to fill this important role. For more information, please contact the Town Clerk, Cynthia Bush at 508-576-8453 or email cbush@plainville.ma.us