This bill clarifies when a special district can cancel an election for a director district position under specific conditions.
Key Provisions of the Bill
A special district may cancel an election in a director district if all of the following conditions are met:
The only issue on the ballot is the election of a director for the district.
The number of candidates does not exceed the number of director positions available.
The only eligible voters in the election are electors within the director district.
Key Takeaways
Allows election cancellations in uncontested special district director races.
Reduces unnecessary elections when the number of candidates matches or is fewer than available positions.
Clarifies eligibility rules, ensuring only electors within the director district are considered.
Summary
The bill clarifies that a special district may cancel an election in a
director district if the only matter to be decided at the election is who will be director of the director district, there are not more candidates than positions for director, and the only individuals who may vote are the eligible electors within the director's district.
