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Commissioners ask election board to weigh in on proposed pay for absentee counters and couriers
Summary
County staff presented Ordinance 2024-18 to add absentee counters and couriers to county code and set not-to-exceed per-diem ranges; commissioners asked the election board to meet quickly for a recommendation, citing recruitment risks if election-day pay isn’t raised.
Monroe County commissioners discussed Ordinance 2024-18 on April 10, a proposal to amend chapter 2.87 to add two categories of election workers — absentee ballot counters and couriers — and to set not-to-exceed per-diem ranges under IC 3-11.572. Miss Turner King presented the proposal and described the duties of the two categories: absentee counters process ballots received before and on election day and verify signatures before opening ballots; couriers transport materials between Election Central and poll sites.
Kaylee, the county election supervisor, told the board absentee counters must report at 5 a.m. so they can take an oath and…
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