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Board Structure

Per Session Law 2018-146, county boards of elections in North Carolina are composed of five appointed members. Four members are appointed by the NC State Board of Elections: two Democrats and two Republicans. The Chair is appointed by the Governor. The Board is responsible for the administration of Elections and Related Laws and Rules of North Carolina. The Director, upon recommendation of the Board, is appointed by the State to advise and provide administrative oversight of the elections department. 

Responsibilities

The Board is responsible for conducting all federal, state, and local elections held within the County and delegated to perform duties as may be prescribed by NC. General Statutes Chapter 163A, or by the rules, orders, and directives of the State Board of Elections. The Board appoints all chief judges, judges, assistants, and other officers of elections and is responsible for investigating irregularities, nonperformance of duties, and violations of laws by election officers and other persons.