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absentee voting, election judge wages and expectations, and proposed legislation. The deputy clerk is primarily responsible to oversee elections which takes approximately 70% of their time plus over 135 overtime hours during the election season which is September of the previous year of a general election to November when the general election is held. Election activities include: - Recruiting and scheduling election judges; - Administering absentee voting; - Reserving polling sites; - Managing election activities; - Attending training; - Conducting training of election judges; - Driving to Ramsey County at least 3 times a week during absentee voting to drop off ballots; - Procuring supplies; - Candidate papers; - Publishing notices. Eisen beisz also works with the deputy clerk on elections which takes approximately 20% of their time during the election season. ❑uring that time regular work is delayed which creates inconsistency in the city's regular services. Election judges are considered employees, even for the one day, and all HIP paperwork has to be done which takes 60 to 75 hours for staff, payroll takes 40 to 45 hours; IT sets up equipment which takes 40 hours; maintenance crew delivers equipment and community center staff help with preparation of rooms for election day. In 2020, Ramsey County instituted the use of poll pads and expanded their use in 2022 for voter registration. Although helpful, additional training is required. Election judges have requested additional training on poll pads. Absentee voting occurs for the 46 days before an election. The number of absentee ballots and judges has increased since 2016. Up to four judges are needed each day of absentee voting. Election judge wages are currently at $14 per hour; $16 for head judge and $22 for absentee voting judge. Increases are proposed in 2024 at $16 for 4