§ 85.38.125. Elections -- Auditor to conduct -- Election by mail
(1) If a special district has less than five hundred qualified voters, then the special district must contract with the county auditor to conduct the special district elections. The county auditor has the discretion as to whether to conduct the election by mail.
(2) If a special district has at least five hundred qualified voters, the special district may contract with the county auditor to staff the voting site during the election or contract with the county auditor to conduct the election by mail. A special district with at least five hundred qualified voters may also choose to conduct its own elections. A special district that conducts its own elections must enter into an agreement with the county auditor that specifies the responsibilities of both parties.
(3) If the county auditor conducts a special district election by mail, then the provisions of *chapter 29.36 RCW which govern elections by mail, except for the requirements of **RCW 29.36.120, shall apply.
[1991 c 349 § 15.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: *(1) Chapter 29.36 RCW was recodified as chapter 29A.40 RCW pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
**(2) RCW 29.36.120 was recodified as RCW 29.38.010 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25. RCW 29.38.010 was subsequently recodified as RCW 29A.48.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
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