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.