W. Va. Code R. § 178-1A-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-1A-7 - Ballots

7.1. Ballots shall be prepared and mailed by the Commission.

7.1.1. Each ballot shall be sequentially numbered and shall state in alphabetical order the names of the respective organizations seeking recognition as the horsemen's representative.

7.2. Each ballot shall clearly inform the addressee that the ballot will not be counted if the voter's application for license renewal and the appropriate fees have not been received by the Commission, and that such receipt must occur at any time prior to, and including, the cut-off return date.

7.3. Each ballot will be accompanied by two (2) envelopes, one (1) of which shall be blank, except to have the word "ballot" printed on it. The other envelope shall be stamped with return postage and have the return address of the Racing Commission printed on it and a line for the horseman's signature. When the horseman completes the ballot, he shall place it in the envelope marked "ballot", seal that envelope and place it in the mailing envelope upon which is the address of the Commission, sign the mailing envelope at the place marked for his signature, seal the mailing envelope and mail the mailing envelope to the Commission. Unsigned envelopes, and envelopes signed by an individual other than the horseman whose name appears on the list of permit holders, are invalid.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1A-7