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§ 48-2382 – Election where number of members of board increased

48-2382. Election where number of members of board increased A. If an order is made increasing the number of members of the board of directors and the date on which the order is made is at least sixty days prior to the first Wednesday of October of the same calendar year, an election shall be […]

§ 48-2383 – Acreage system of voting

48-2383. Acreage system of voting A. The petition for organization of the district may provide that each owner of land shall have one vote, or may provide for voting on an acreage basis. B. Except as provided in section 48-2365, subsection D, if the district is or has been organized under a provision for voting […]

§ 48-2384.01 – Alternative election process

48-2384.01. Alternative election process Notwithstanding any other law, as an alternative to the election process prescribed in section 48-2384, the board may choose to conduct voting in any election exclusively under the following alternative election process: 1. Beginning ninety days next preceding the Saturday before any election, the secretary of the board shall cause notice […]

§ 48-2385 – Duties of election officers; time of election; form of ballots

48-2385. Duties of election officers; time of election; form of ballots A. The inspector shall be chairman of the election board and may administer all oaths required during the election, and appoint judges and clerks if, during the election, any judge or clerk ceases to act. Any member of the board of election or clerk […]

§ 48-2386 – Counting votes; election returns; recount

48-2386. Counting votes; election returns; recount A. When the board of election has counted the votes it shall make a certificate on each of the documents containing the poll list and tally lists, or attached thereto, stating the number of votes received by each person voted for at the election and designating the office for […]

§ 48-2387 – Applicability of general election laws

48-2387. Applicability of general election laws The conduct of the election, including opening the polls, voting, closing the polls, counting the ballots and making return of the election shall, except as otherwise provided by this article, be as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general election laws of the state.

§ 48-2388 – Canvass of election returns; declaration of result

48-2388. Canvass of election returns; declaration of result A. A poll list, tally list or certificate from an election held under the provisions of this article shall not be set aside or rejected for want of form if it can be satisfactorily understood. B. The board of directors shall meet at the district office on […]

§ 48-2389 – Statement of results of election; certificate of election

48-2389. Statement of results of election; certificate of election A. The secretary of the board of directors, as soon as the result is declared, shall enter in the minutes of the board a statement of the result, which shall show: 1. The whole number of votes cast in the district and in each precinct thereof, […]

§ 48-2390 – Qualification of directors; bond; appointment to fill vacancy

48-2390. Qualification of directors; bond; appointment to fill vacancy A. Within ten days after receiving their respective certificates of election, the president and each director shall qualify for his respective office by taking and subscribing the official oath and filing a bond as provided in this section. B. The president and each director shall execute […]

§ 48-2391 – Affidavit of electors

48-2391. Affidavit of electors A. Prior to voting in a district election an elector shall sign an affidavit that he has all of the qualifications of an elector, as provided for in section 48-2309. B. The district may impose reasonable standards and rules for the registration of voters, the determination of voter qualifications, the verification […]

§ 48-2392 – Tie vote; primary and general election

48-2392. Tie vote; primary and general election A. If, at any election held as provided in this article, there are two or more candidates who are tied for the highest number of votes cast for a single office, then as to that office the election shall be considered to be a primary election for the […]

§ 48-2681 – Election of directors; qualification; vacancies

48-2681. Election of directors; qualification; vacancies A. In each district organized under this chapter an election shall be held on the first Wednesday in October of the calendar year next succeeding that in which the organization of the district is completed, and on the first Wednesday in October each second year thereafter, at which one […]

§ 48-2682 – Change in number of directors; petition

48-2682. Change in number of directors; petition The board of directors may, upon the presentation of a petition by a majority of the holders of title or evidence of title of the district, evidenced as provided in this chapter, order that on and after the next ensuing regular election for the district there shall be […]

§ 48-2683 – Notice of election; election officers; polling places

48-2683. Notice of election; election officers; polling places A. Fifteen days before any election held under this article, the secretary of the board of directors shall cause notices to be posted in three public places in each election precinct of the time and place of holding the election, and shall post a similar notice in […]

§ 48-2684 – Duties of election officers; time of election; form of ballots

48-2684. Duties of election officers; time of election; form of ballots A. The inspector shall be chairman of the election board and may administer all oaths required during the election, and appoint judges and clerks if, during the election any judge or clerk fails to act. Any member of the board of election or any […]

§ 48-2685 – Counting votes; election returns; recount

48-2685. Counting votes; election returns; recount A. When the board of election has counted the votes it shall make a certificate on each of the documents containing the poll list and tally lists, or attached thereto, designating the office and stating the number of votes received by the person who was a candidate for such […]

§ 48-2686 – Applicability of general election laws

48-2686. Applicability of general election laws The conduct of the election, including opening the polls, voting, closing the polls, counting the ballots and making the returns of the election shall, except as otherwise provided in this article, be as nearly as practicable in accordance with the general election laws of the state.

§ 48-2687 – Canvass of returns; declaration of result

48-2687. Canvass of returns; declaration of result A. A poll list, tally list or certificate from an election held under the provisions of this article shall not be set aside or rejected for want of form if it can be satisfactorily understood. B. The board of directors shall meet at the district office on the […]