Public Comments for: HB1529 - General registrars; term of office and exception from general early retirement provisions.
Last Name: Martha C Locality: Henrico

What right does the legislature have to unilaterally extend the length of a current registrar's employment to 2029? Why is there an assumption that the Registrar wants to continue in their position at the end of their contract rather than having them inform the Electoral Board that they wish to continue in the position? Also, there is no date by which the assumption should be made by the Electoral Board which would hamper the Electoral Board's ability to advertise for the position. Finally, the cost of retirement is born by the locality so again, what right does the legislature have to make changes that involve the locality without their consent to the change? Why does the legislature feel empowered to take away the voice of the locality, the entity that is closest to the people that will be effected by these changes both in the administration of their elections and to their budget. Vote No. Thank you.

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