MONTGOMERY –Governor
Robert Bentley, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler and the Alabama Commissioner
of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan each appointed 66 new members to
the Board of Registrars, excluding Jefferson County which is covered under
local law where county commissioners select the Registrar.
The Board of Registrars manages the registration of voters
and maintenance of all voter registration records for each county. At the
conclusion of the voter registration period, prior to each election, the Board
certifies the list of eligible voters used to identify voters at each
precinct. At the conclusion of each
election, the voter lists are returned to the Board where each voter’s
participation becomes part of his or her voting history. The Board also makes determinations on all
provisional ballots cast on Election Day.
“As the Chief Election Official, it is my duty to ensure the
state of Alabama provides elections with integrity,” said Secretary Merrill.
“In order to do that we must appoint registrars that are in good standing
across our state. With the presidential primary and general election
approaching, it is important the new appointees understand the role they are
embarking on. I would like to congratulate them and wish them well on their
service. I have no doubt that the new appointees will serve with dignity and
respect.”
The list of new appointees is attached.
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