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Lunenburg County electoral board authorizes assistant registrar to assume ISO duties pending full-time post
Summary
The Lunenburg County Electoral Board authorized the assistant registrar to continue working 30 hours per week while the board pursues creation of a full-time assistant-registrar position to serve as information security officer and directed that the position be included in next year’s budget.
The Lunenburg County Electoral Board on Feb. 2, 2021 authorized the assistant registrar to continue working 30 hours per week and discussed assigning information-security officer (ISO) duties to that role while the board seeks approval for a full-time position in next year’s budget. Chairman Donna Dagner called for ensuring the full-time position appears in the upcoming budget cycle.
Why it matters: The board said the change is intended to strengthen cybersecurity oversight for local election systems at a time when electronic poll books and other digital tools are being adopted. Board members emphasized that assigning ISO responsibilities to the assistant registrar will centralize security accountability but requires a permanent staffing solution.
Details: The board reviewed an update on the cybersecurity program and debated whether the assistant registrar should formally assume ISO duties as part of her responsibilities. The board authorized the assistant registrar to continue at 30 hours per week until the full-time position can be approved and affirmed the need to include the full-time assistant-registrar/ISO role in next year’s budget. The minutes record an extended discussion about reporting deadlines and responsibilities related to cybersecurity and staffing.
Attribution and process: The minutes list Donna Dagner as chairman and record that the board and the General Registrar were present; the secretary provided reports to the board. The minutes do not record a formal roll-call vote, mover or seconder for the authorization; the record states the assistant registrar was "authorized" to continue working 30 hours per week.
Next steps: The board tasked itself and staff with pursuing budget language to establish a full-time assistant-registrar position with ISO responsibilities and with clarifying reporting deadlines and responsibilities for cybersecurity oversight. The minutes do not specify a timeline for formal budget approval.
