16-409

16-409. Certain cities, towns and school
districts; mail ballot elections; report

A. Notwithstanding section 16-558, a city, town or school district may conduct a
mail ballot election. A mail ballot election shall be conducted as otherwise prescribed
by article 8.1 of this chapter.

B. Cities, towns or school districts that conduct mail ballot elections pursuant to
subsection A of this section shall report to the president of the senate and the speaker
of the house of representatives by January 1 of each year immediately following a mail
ballot election. The report shall include the following:

1. Changes in voter turnout.

2. Relative costs of mail ballot elections compared to traditional elections.

3. Suggestions for improvements or refinements in the mail ballot program.

4. Frequency and severity of mail ballot irregularities.

5. Voter satisfaction with the election process.

6. Number of nondeliverable ballots.