19-2759. Same; election of directors.
19-2759
19-2759. Same; election of directors.
That at the time appointed by the board of county commissioners, the
first election shall be held, at which time three (3) directors shall be
chosen. The ballots shall have the words "for director" and the names of
three (3), or more, persons written or printed thereon in alphabetical
order and the three (3) persons receiving the highest number of votes shall
be declared elected. The judges and clerks shall qualify and the election
shall be held, the results ascertained and returns made to the county
election officer in the same manner as is provided by law for general
county elections, except as this act may otherwise provide. If any judge or
clerk shall fail to appear at the time specified for the election or refuse
to act, those appearing or the board of directors of said improvement
district may appoint some other qualified person to act in his place.
Within twenty-four (24) hours after the election the judges and clerks
shall make and sign the returns of the election and cause the same,
together with the poll books and ballots used thereat, to be sealed up and
delivered to the county election officer, and the board of county
commissioners shall forthwith assemble, canvass the returns, declare the
result, and issue certificates of election to the persons chosen as
directors, who shall each take, subscribe and file in the office of the
county clerk his official oath.
History: L. 1945, ch. 180, § 7; L. 1969, ch. 156, §
6; July 1.