16-227. Publication of call of election for
nonpartisan elections


A. The governing body shall publish a call of election at least twice in a
newspaper of general circulation in the election district in which a nonpartisan election
is being held not less than one week apart during the six calendar weeks preceding ninety
days before the election which shall contain:


1. The purpose of the election.


2. The date of holding the election.


3. The last date and place for filing nomination petitions, if applicable.


4. The last date to register to vote in the election.


5. The name of the election district conducting the election.


6. The proposed boundaries of the election district, if for establishment or
annexation.


7. If the election is a special district mail ballot election as described in
chapter 4, article 8.1 of this title, the date the mail ballots will be mailed to
qualified electors of the district.


B. In lieu of publishing the call described in subsection A, the governing body may
mail a call of election to each household in the district containing a qualified
elector. Such call shall contain the same information described in subsection A and be
mailed not later than ninety days before the election.