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Merit System Tests Election Board Officials December 1971
The merit system takes effect next month for Frederick County election board staff. Democratic registrar Annabelle Powell Republican registrar James Messersmith and registry clerk D W Smith must pass a competitive exam by January 31 1972 to remain in office. The measure aims to curb political activity by election workers after the General Assembly passed the reform signed by Governor Mandel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Powell
James Messersmith
D. W. Smith
Boards of Election Supervisors
General Assembly
Marvin Mandel
Edward P. Thomas
Baltimore
Thomas
Frederick County
State Board of Election Supervisors
Willard Morris
Association of Election Officials
Mandel
Leon Enfield
Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors
Republican Central Committees
State Senate
Enfield
Harry Reid
E. Robert Bowlus
Bowlus
Reid
Republican Board
Powell
Messersmith
Austin Powell
Democratic Central Committee
Smith