Ohio election officials receive certification

Tuscarawas County Board of Elections chairman Thomas Hisrich and Gail Garbrandt, director of elections, were awarded their certificate of completion for the Ohio Registered Election Officials Program through the John Glenn School at Ohio State University on Thursday, Jan. 11 at a luncheon during the Ohio Association of Election Officials conference in Columbus.

In partnership with the Ohio State University, the Registered Election Official program for Ohio election officials was developed.

Directors, deputy directors, staff and board members of all 88 county boards of election are eligible to participate.

Eight classes are required for certification. Four core courses are required, and participants may choose an additional four elective courses to complete their coursework. Upon completion of the eight undergraduate classes, one graduate-level class must be completed every three years to maintain certification.