§2–206.

    Subject to the requirements of this article, regulations adopted by the State Board and the policies and guidance of the State Board and the local board, the election director shall:

        (1)    appoint the employees of the local board;

        (2)    train election judges;

        (3)    give notice of elections;

        (4)    upon the request of an elderly or disabled voter whose polling place is not structurally barrier free, provide an alternate polling place to the voter;

        (5)    issue voter notification cards;

        (6)    receive certificates of candidacy;

        (7)    verify petitions;

        (8)    in consultation with the local board, conduct the canvass of an election;

        (9)    subject to § 9–306 of this article, process and reject absentee ballot applications;

        (10)    manage the storage, security, maintenance, and preparation of voting system equipment;

        (11)    within 24 hours, notify the State Administrator and local board in writing of:

            (i)    a security violation or significant attempted security violation, as those terms are defined in § 2–108 of this title, that impedes the proper and efficient operation of the local board; and

            (ii)    damage to the office, warehouse, voting system equipment, or other materials used to conduct an election;

        (12)    ensure the equipment used by the employees of the local board meets cybersecurity requirements; and

        (13)    perform duties as delegated by the local board.