Qualifications to be a Commissioner:

• Must be a qualified voter in Rapides Parish not entitled to assistance in voting.
• Must not be a candidate for election to public office or be a member of the immediate family of a candidate for public office in the precinct you are to serve.
• Must not have been convicted of an election offense.
• Must successfully complete a course of instruction provided by the Clerk of Court.
• Must provide the Clerk of Court with correct party affiliation.
• Must not be a law enforcement officer.

The responsibilities of a Commissioner:

• Complete a general course of instruction and attend any pre-election class required.
• Working election day from 5:30 a.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.
• Setting up and operating the voting machines during the day.
• Identifying voters, determining ballot selection and handling all election paperwork.
• Enforcement of election laws.
• Closing the machine and completing any paperwork that needs to be delieverd to the Clerk.

Certified commissioner pay:

• $200.00 per election for commissioners.
• $250.00 per election for commissioners-in-charge.