Board of Elections
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · June 8, 2021
Minutes
Approved-Minutes - Regular Meeting
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections & Voter Registration
May 11, 2021 @ 4:30pm
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting was livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shh3Tm_qbNk
Bylaws of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (bit.ly/accboerbylaws)
Chair Fambrough called the meeting to order at 4:32.
In attendance were Willa Fambrough, Chairperson; Rocky Raffle, Vice Chairperson; Adam Shirley, Secretary; Ann Till, Member;
and Hank Qadir, Member.
Others in attendance were Blaine Williams, County Manager; Charlotte Sosebee, Director; Lisa McGlaun, Elections Assistant;
Pamela Long, Elections Assistant; Judd Drake, County Attorney; and Sherrie Hines, Assistant County Attorney.
A. The Board Member Oath of Office (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-70) was read by Mr. Shirley.
B. MOTION by Mr. Shirley to adopt the agenda with the exception of the approval of the executive session
minutes. Seconded by Mr. Qadir. Passed unanimously.
C. MOTION by Mr. Raffle to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2021, regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Shirley.
Passed unanimously.
D. There was no public comment to be read.
E. Director’s Report
MOTION by Mr. Shirley to approve instructing the Elections Director to request the court order
requested by the Secretary of State’s office if no board member objects within 24 hours after being
emailed the request. Seconded by Mr. Qadir. Passed unanimously.
F. There was no Executive Session.
G. Old Business
MOTION by Ms. Till to provide the materials requested by Investigator Cain on April 15, 2021.
Seconded by Mr. Shirley. Approved unanimously.
H. New Business was discussed.
1. To be added to the June agenda:
a. Training for elected officials
b. Reconciling what is required by our bylaws and how attainable those requirements are
c. Process for county political parties to include ballot questions on primary ballots
I. Announcements
1. June Regular Meeting
a. June 8, 2021 @ 4:30pm
J. MOTION by Mr. Qadir to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Shirley. Approved unanimously.
Adjourned at 6:37.
Agenda
Agenda - Regular Meeting
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections & Voter Registration
June 8, 2021 @ 4:30pm
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting will be livestreamed.
Bylaws of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (bit.ly/accboerbylaws)
A. Reading of the Board Member Oath of Office (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-70)
“I do swear (or affirm) that I will as a member of the board of elections duly attend all ensuing primaries and
elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse
in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I
will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best
of my judgment and ability.”
B. Adopt Agenda
C. Approve Minutes from May 11, 2021, regular meeting
D. Public Comment
Written comment may be emailed to the board members or delivered to the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections
and Voter Registration office before the start of the meeting.
Willa Fambrough, Chairperson (willa.fambrough@accgov.com)
Rocky Raffle, Vice Chairperson (rocky.raffle@accgov.com)
Adam Shirley, Secretary (adam.shirley@accgov.com)
Ann Till, Member (patricia.till@accgov.com)
Hank Qadir, Member (hunaid.qadir@accgov.com)
E. Director’s Report
F. Old Business
1. GIS update (tabled until June retreat and Census data received)
2. Update on Secretary of State request for assistance with signature audit
3. Update on Secretary of State request for assistance with Investigator Cain and absentee ballot materials for
one elector
4. Possibility of meeting videos being set to Public instead of Unlisted
G. New Business
1. Training for elected officials
2. Reconciling what is allowed by our bylaws and how attainable those requirements are
3. Process for county political parties to include ballot questions on primary ballots
4. Election Day transportation
5. Update on the Winterville voting machine quarantined since 2018 election
H. Announcements
1. July Regular Meeting
a. July 13, 2021 @ 4:30pm
I. Adjourn
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