The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new daily rates for temporary staff involved in voter registration and upcoming elections.
According to a memo dated August 14, 2024, from the Deputy Chairman of Corporate Services, pay rates will range from GH¢130 to GH¢2,000.
Under this structure, Supervisors will earn GH¢2,000 per day, Deputy Supervisors GH¢1,800, and Exhibition Officers GH¢130.
Additionally, election-related roles will receive the following allowances: Returning Officers will be paid GH¢7,000, Deputy Returning Officers GH¢6,000, Technicians GH¢2,500, Presiding Officers GH¢800, Name Reference Officers GH¢600, Verification Officers GH¢600, and Ballot Issuers GH¢600.
This year, the EC has revised its compensation approach.
Unlike previous years, where Returning Officers and Deputies received a fixed amount for all activities, the 2024 compensation will be itemized for specific tasks including registration, transfers, proxy voting, compiling the special voters register, and recruiting officials.