Broward County’s Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott, and Chief Deputy Mary Graham Corridor have each been acknowledged with the distinguished Licensed Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) designation, marking the best stage {of professional} achievement for election officers and distributors within the U.S.
The CERA certification, awarded by the Institute of Election Administration Analysis & Observe in partnership with the Nationwide Affiliation of Election Officers (Election Middle), is achieved by way of a multi-year program. Programs are taught by Auburn College’s Grasp in Public Administration (MPA) college. This system goals to raise election administration practices whereas selling public belief within the democratic course of.
“This program offers election staff a possibility to study extra concerning the historical past and greatest practices of this career,” Joe Scott mentioned. “As somebody new to this subject, I used to be in a position to meet and get to know elections officers from throughout the nation and perceive how election administration varies from place to put.”
Mary Graham Corridor, the longest-serving administrator within the Broward County Supervisor of Elections workplace, additionally shared her delight in reaching the certification. “Being the longest-serving election administrator gave me the chance to share my data and experiences with my classmates. I’m pleased with the function I serve within the elections enviornment, and I really feel that the CERA program has offered me with further instruments to make our election providers extra present and clear,” she mentioned.
Tammy Patrick, Chief Applications Officer for the Election Middle and a 2007 CERA graduate, praised the milestone. “Attaining the completion of the CERA curriculum is a milestone to be lauded and celebrated. With the addition of this graduating class of 120 election professionals, we now have 1,617 officers who’ve achieved the CERA standing. That is an impressive accomplishment.”
