2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 120 - General Assembly.
§ 120-10.2. Definitions.
§ 120‑10.2. Definitions.
As used in this Article, the following terms mean:
(1) Clerk. The Principal Clerk of the house in which the election of the seat is being contested.
(2) Committee. The Committee on Rules of the appropriate house unless, by rule, the house has designated another committee to hear contests.
(3) Contest. A challenge to the apparent election of a member of the General Assembly or a request to determine an undecided election to a seat of the General Assembly in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
(4) Contestant. An unsuccessful candidate in an election to which this Article applies who initiates a contest.
(5) Contestee. A candidate in an election to which this Article applies who is not a contestant.
(6) Notice of intent. The notice required to initiate a contest in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
(7) Unsuccessful candidate. A candidate for an elective office to which this Article applies who has not been issued a certificate of election. (2005‑3, s. 2.)
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