§ 1-1-109. Forms Prescribed – Rules
(1) Except as otherwise provided by this code, the secretary of state shall approve all forms required by this code, which forms shall be followed by county clerk and recorders, election judges, and other election officials. Prior to approving any election form, the secretary shall determine and consider best practices in the design and development […]
§ 1-1-110. Powers of County Clerk and Recorder and Deputy – Communication to Electors
(1) The county clerk and recorder, in rendering decisions and interpretations under this code, shall consult with the secretary of state and follow the rules and orders promulgated by the secretary of state pursuant to this code. (1.5) Pursuant to section 24-4-106 (4.7), C.R.S., a county clerk and recorder is authorized to seek judicial review […]
§ 1-1-111. Powers and Duties of Governing Boards
(1) In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the governing board of a political subdivision entitled to call elections shall have the following duties: (a) To supervise the conduct of regular and special elections which it is authorized or required to call; and (b) Where appropriate, to consult and coordinate with the county […]
§ 1-1-113. Neglect of Duty and Wrongful Acts – Procedures for Adjudication of Controversies – Review by Supreme Court
(1) When any controversy arises between any official charged with any duty or function under this code and any candidate, or any officers or representatives of a political party, or any persons who have made nominations or when any eligible elector files a verified petition in a district court of competent jurisdiction alleging that a […]
§ 1-1-201. Commencement of Terms – State, Congressional District, and County Officers
The regular terms of office of all state, congressional district, and county officers shall commence on the second Tuesday of January next after their election, except as otherwise provided by law. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 636, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1397, § 10, effective […]
§ 1-1-202. Commencement of Terms – Nonpartisan Officers
The regular terms of office of all nonpartisan officers elected at regular elections shall commence at the next meeting of the governing body following the date of the election, but no later than thirty days following the survey of returns and upon the signing of an oath and posting of a bond, where required, unless […]
§ 1-1-203. End of Term
A person elected or appointed to an office shall hold office until the successor is elected, qualified, and takes office on the second Tuesday of January, unless otherwise provided by law. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 636, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1397, § 12, effective […]
§ 1-1-101. Short Title
Articles 1 to 13 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Election Code of 1992”; within these articles, “this code” means the “Uniform Election Code of 1992”. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 624, § 1, effective January 1, 1993. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former […]
§ 1-1-301. Certification Program
(1) The secretary of state shall establish and operate or provide by contract a certification program for local election officials on the conduct of elections, the federal “Help America Vote Act of 2002”, 52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq., and other topics related to elections. (2) The secretary of state shall establish by rule a curriculum […]
§ 1-1-102. Applicability
(1) This code applies to all general, primary, congressional vacancy, school district, special district, ballot issue, and other authorized elections unless otherwise provided by this code. This code applies to any municipal election conducted as part of a coordinated election except to the extent that this code conflicts with a specific charter provision. Any municipality […]