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Core Functions of the Registrar of Voters Office

• Conduct elections, as mandated upon the County of Tulare, in accordance with the provisions of the California Election Code, with the highest degree of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.

• Maintain Voter Registration and update files when someone moves or changes their name or political party.

• Provide ballots to our Military servicemen and women and civilian voters all over the world.

• File campaign paperwork and documents after carefully proofing for accuracy from candidates and elected officials.

• File and verify state and local initiatives, referenda, and recall petitions.

• Based on District lines and population, set precincts and polling locations for each election. Find new polling locations as needed and survey for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Recruit and train 400-plus poll workers for each election.

• Count Vote By Mail and poll ballots. Verify each signature on the Vote By Mail envelope.

• Conduct canvass after each election and check randomly selected one (1) percent precincts with hand counts.

• Verify poll rosters.

• Prepare and certify the Statement of Vote to be approved by the Board of Supervisors.

• Ensure the timely filing of campaign disclosure statements and act as a filing officer for the 87200 Filers Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).