Board of Elections
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · September 21, 2021
Minutes
Minutes - Special Called Meeting
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections & Voter Registration
September 21, 2021 @ 4:30pm
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting was livestreamed and is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q5jtMWIxUk
Bylaws of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (bit.ly/accboerbylaws)
Chair Fambrough called the meeting to order at 4:31pm.
In attendance were Willa Fambrough, Chair; Rocky Raffle, Vice Chair; Adam Shirley, Secretary; Ann Till,
Member; and Hank Qadir, Member.
Others in attendance were Charlotte Sosebee, Elections Supervisor; Lisa McGlaun, Elections Assistant;
Pamela Long, Elections Assistant; Aletha Perkins, Administrative Assistant; Sherrie Hines, Chief
Assistant County Attorney; and Lisa Pappas, Assistant County Attorney.
A. The Board Member Oath of Office was read by Mr. Shirley. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-70)
B. MOTION by Mr. Raffle to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Shirley. Approved unanimously.
C. Public Comment was read from Daun Fest, Sheryl Meskin, Paola Barriga, Mandy
Mastrovita, Angela Greene, Theresa Flynn, Deirdre Kane, and Jacqueline Elsner.
D. New Business
MOTION by Mr. Raffle to recess until 5:55. Seconded by Mr. Qadir. Approved
unanimously.
Chair Fambrough called the meeting back to order at 5:55.
MOTION by Mr. Qadir to conduct advance voting at all locations on Wednesday, October
27, 2021, from 9am until 7pm. Seconded by Mr. Raffle. Withdrawn by Mr. Qadir.
MOTION by Mr. Raffle to conduct advance voting at all locations on Wednesday,
October 27, 2021, from 9am until 7pm. Seconded by Mr. Shirley. In favor: Ms.
Fambrough, Mr. Raffle, Mr. Shirley. Opposed: Mr. Qadir. Motion carries.
MOTION by Mr. Shirley to conduct advance voting at 155 E Washington Street on
Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 12:30pm until 4:30pm. Seconded by Mr. Qadir.
Approved unanimously.
MOTION by Mr. Shirley to approve the advance voting times and locations as
recommended by Director Sosebee, with the changes we made today. Seconded by
Mr. Qadir. Approved unanimously.
E. Announcements
1. Political education forums - all are welcome!
a. For the Community
● Athens-Clarke County Library
● Thursday, September 23, 6:00-8:00pm
b. For Elected Officials
● Snipes Water Resource Center, 780 Barber Street
● Tuesday, September 28, 6:00-8:00pm
2. October Regular Meeting: October 12, 2021 @ 4:30pm
F. MOTION by Mr. Qadir to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Raffle. Approved unanimously.
Adjourned at 6:41pm.
Agenda
Agenda - Special Called Meeting
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections & Voter Registration
September 21, 2021 @ 4:30pm
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting will be livestreamed at bit.ly/accboevids1.
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. 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)
D. New Business
Advance voting, hours, and locations for the November 2021 election
E. Announcements
1. Political education forums - all are welcome!
a. For the Community
● Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street
● Thursday, September 23, 6:00-8:00pm
b. For Elected Officials
● Snipes Water Resource Center, 780 Barber Street
● Tuesday, September 28, 6:00-8:00pm
2. October Regular Meeting: October 12, 2021 @ 4:30pm
F. Adjourn
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