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Welcome to this comprehensive guide, which offers an insight into the significant role of Electoral Officers in our democratic institutions. As an Electoral Officer, you play a crucial part in administering elections and upholding the principles of democracy.
Duties
- Facilitate the electoral process as mandated by the constitution.
- Advise the department and the greater population on the electoral process as a subject matter expert.
- Oversee elections by posting election notices, advertising elections, opening and closing polls.
- Assist in counting and verifying votes and announce official election results.
Structure
The governance of the Department of State has a straightforward structure, and here are some key roles and responsibilities:
- Secretary: Responsible for maintaining an active department at its peak.
- Ambassador: Facilitates official government relations with foreign governments (nominated by the President).
- Deputy Secretary - Elections: Assists in department leadership with a focus on elections.
- Deputy Secretary - Audits: Assists in department leadership with a focus on audits.
- Electoral Officer: Facilitates the election process under department leadership.
- Auditor: Facilitates audits under department leadership.
Protocols
As a member of the Department of State, you are expected to adhere to specific protocols to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Impartiality:
- Declare conflicts of interest: Members with direct or indirect interests in the outcome of an election must declare their conflicts. They will be excluded from any involvement or decision-making related to the election that affects their personal interests or affiliations. Intentional or unintentional breaches may result in charges of Electoral Fraud or Corruption.
Confidentiality:
- Leaking sensitive information is prohibited and may lead to prosecution for Breach of Confidence.
- Members must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information related to the department’s operations.
Application Process
To apply for the role of Electoral Officer, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Forums -> Department of State -> Applications.
Click on ‘Applications’ & ‘Apply.’
Fill in the required details in the application form and submit.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, feel free to reach out to #government-support on the main Discord and open a ticket related to the department you are applying under.