(1) The secretary of state shall establish and operate or provide by contract a certification program for local election officials on the conduct of elections, the federal 'Help America Vote Act of 2002', 52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq., and other topics related to elections.(2) The secretary of state shall establish by rule a curriculum for the certification program, including core requirements and electives, the required number of hours, and methods for continuing education.(3) The secretary of state shall provide staffing and support services for the certification program.(4) The secretary of state shall appoint an advisory board to oversee the certification process and the development of the curriculum.Amended by 2016 Ch. 173,§ 4, eff. 5/18/2016.L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1393, § 3, effective June 6; entire part added, p. 1428, § 3, effective June 6. L. 2016: (1) amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 567, § 4, effective May 18.