Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 15.1-09-13 - Election precincts - Polling places - Election officials1. At least thirty-five days prior to the annual election, the board of each school district shall designate one or more precincts for the election. The board shall arrange the precincts in a way that divides the electors of the district as equally as possible.2. At least thirty-five days prior to the annual election, the board of each school district shall designate one or more polling places for each precinct. The board shall locate the polling places as conveniently as possible for the voters in the precinct. Once established by the board, a polling place must remain a polling place for a precinct until it is changed by subsequent action of the board.3. For school board elections not held in conjunction with county elections, the board shall appoint two election judges and two election clerks for each polling place. Before opening the polls, the judges and clerks shall take an affirmation or oath to perform their duties according to law and to the best of their ability. The affirmation or oath may be administered by any officer authorized to administer oaths or by any of the judges or clerks.4. For school board elections held in conjunction with county elections, the county election boards shall administer the election in the same manner as the county or state election.Amended by S.L. 2013, ch. 169 (HB 1361),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2013.Amended by S.L. 2011, ch. 152 (SB 2254),§ 2, eff. 8/1/2011.