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: appoint the employees of the local board; train election judges; give notice of elections; 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; issue voter notification cards; receive certificates of candidacy; verify petitions; in consultation with the local board, conduct the canvass of an election; subject to § 9–306 of this article, process and reject absentee ballot applications; manage the storage, security, maintenance, and preparation of voting system equipment; within 24 hours, notify the State Administrator and local board in writing of: 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 damage to the office, warehouse, voting system equipment, or other materials used to conduct an election; ensure the equipment used by the employees of the local board meets cybersecurity requirements; and perform duties as delegated by the local board.