§ 10-205. Compensation of election judges

   (a) In general. --

   (1) A local board may fix the compensation of election judges within the limits authorized for this purpose by the county's governing body.

   (2) A local board shall pay an election judge for each election day and each early voting day that the election judge actually serves.

(b) Local provisions. --

   (1) In Allegany County, the compensation for each day actually served may not be less than:

      (i) $ 100 per day for each chief election judge; and

      (ii) $ 80 per day for every other election judge.

   (2) (i) In Baltimore City, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:

         1. not less than $ 200 per day for each chief election judge; and

         2. not less than $ 150 per day for every other election judge.

      (ii) 1. In Baltimore City, except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, an election judge shall receive $ 20 as compensation for completing the course of instruction required under § 10-206(g)(1) of this subtitle.

         2. Unless the local board excuses the election judge from service, an election judge who fails to serve on election day or on an early voting day may not receive the compensation authorized under this subparagraph.

   (3) In Baltimore County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:

      (i) $ 225 per day for each chief election judge; and

      (ii) $ 162.50 per day for every other election judge.

   (4) In Calvert County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:

      (i) $ 200 per day for each chief election judge; and

      (ii) $ 175 per day for every other election judge.

   (5) In Harford County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:

      (i) not less than $ 160 per day for each chief election judge; and

      (ii) not less than $ 125 per day for every other election judge.

   (6) (i) In Prince George's County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be not less than:

         1. $ 250 per day for two chief election judges; and

         2. $ 200 per day for every other election judge.

      (ii) 1. In Prince George's County, except as provided under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, election judges and alternate election judges shall receive $ 50 as compensation for completing the course of instruction required under § 10-206 of this subtitle.

         2. An election judge or alternate election judge may not receive the compensation authorized under this subparagraph if the election judge refuses to serve on an election day or on an early voting day, unless the local board excuses the election judge.

   (7) (i) In Washington County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:

         1. $ 175 per day for each chief election judge, plus a mileage allowance as determined by the Washington County Board; and

         2. $ 150 per day for every other election judge.

      (ii) In Washington County, a chief election judge or election judge who successfully completes a course of instruction in poll working shall be eligible for additional compensation, if approved by the Washington County Board and provided for in the county budget.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 10-205; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4; 2005, ch. 79; 2006, ch. 551; 2007, ch. 5, § 1, 6; chs. 224, 617; 2009, ch. 445, § 3; 2013, ch. 223.