§ 13-19-105

13-19-105. Role of secretary of state. In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall: (1) prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections; (2) review written plans for the conduct of mail ballot elections as provided in 13-19-205; and (3) adopt rules consistent with this chapter to: (a) establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and (b) establish procedures for the conduct of mail ballot elections that, when implemented by the election administrator: (i) prevent fraud; (ii) ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and (iii) ensure that the secrecy of voted ballots is maintained. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 196, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 297, L. 2009.