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Rebecka Kay LaCourse, Election Administrator for Colorado County has been designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) the highest professional achievement for election officials and election vendors in the country.
CERA designation is achieved through a multi-year course of study taught by the Auburn University’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) faculty, through the Institute of Election Administration Research & Practice, in partnership with the National Association of Election Officials (commonly known as the Election Center). The intent of the professionalizing the management of elections administration, promoting and preserving public trust in the democratic process.
“Attaining the completion of the CERA curriculum is a milestone to be lauded and celebrated-- the election professionals who reach this goal have much to be proud of.” Tammy Patrick, Chief Programs Office for Election Center and Class of 2007 CERA graduate. “With the addition of this graduating class of 120 election professionals, we now have 1617 election officials who have achieved the CERA status. This is an outstanding accomplishment.”
