2010 Idaho Code
TITLE 34 ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 14 UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW
34-1401 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION.

TITLE 34

ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 14

UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW

34-1401. Election administration. [effective until january 1, 2011.] Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the election official of each political subdivision shall administer all elections on behalf of any political subdivision, subject to the provisions of this chapter, including all special district elections and elections of special questions submitted to the electors as provided in this chapter. School districts governed by title 33, Idaho Code, and water districts governed by chapter 6, title 42, Idaho Code, irrigation districts governed by title 43, Idaho Code, ground water districts governed by chapter 52, title 42, Idaho Code, and municipal elections governed by the provisions of chapter 4, title 50, Idaho Code, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. All municipal elections shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 4, title 50, Idaho Code, except that they shall be governed by the elections dates authorized in section 34-106, Idaho Code, the registration procedures prescribed in section 34-1402, Idaho Code, and the time the polls are open pursuant to section 34-1409, Idaho Code. For the purposes of achieving uniformity, the secretary of state shall, from time to time, provide directives and instructions to the various county clerks and political subdivision election officials. Unless a specific exception is provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern in all questions regarding the conduct of elections on behalf of all political subdivisions. In all matters not specifically covered by this chapter, other provisions of title 34, Idaho Code, governing elections shall prevail over any special provision which conflicts therewith.

A political subdivision may contract with the county clerk to conduct all or part of the elections for that political subdivision. In the event of such a contract, the county clerk shall perform all necessary duties of the election official of a political subdivision including, but not limited to, notice of the filing deadline, notice of the election, and preparation of the election calendar.

34-1401. Election administration. [effective january 1, 2011.] Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the county clerk shall administer all elections on behalf of any political subdivision, subject to the provisions of this chapter, including all special district elections and elections of special questions submitted to the electors as provided in this chapter. Water districts governed by chapter 6, title 42, Idaho Code, recreational water and/or sewer districts as defined in section 42-3202A, Idaho Code, ground water recharge districts governed by chapter 42, title 42, Idaho Code, ground water management districts governed by chapter 51, title 42, Idaho Code, ground water districts governed by chapter 52, title 42, Idaho Code, and irrigation districts governed by title 43, Idaho Code, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. All municipal, school district and highway district elections shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter 14, title 34, Idaho Code. All highway district and school district elections shall be administered by the clerk of the county wherein the district lies. Elections in a joint school district or other political subdivisions that extend beyond the boundaries of a single county shall be conducted jointly by the clerks of the respective counties, and the clerk of the home county shall exercise such powers as are necessary to coordinate the election. "Home county" shall be defined as the county in which the business office for the district or political subdivision is located. For the purposes of achieving uniformity, the secretary of state shall, from time to time, provide directives and instructions to the various county clerks. Unless a specific exception is provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern in all questions regarding the conduct of elections on behalf of all political subdivisions. In all matters not specifically covered by this chapter, other provisions of title 34, Idaho Code, governing elections shall prevail over any special provision which conflicts therewith.

The county clerk shall conduct the elections for political subdivisions and shall perform all necessary duties of the election official of a political subdivision including, but not limited to, notice of the filing deadline, notice of the election, and preparation of the election calendar.