Colorado § 1-1-111 Powers and duties of governing boards

Colorado Statutes

§ 1-1-111 — Powers and duties of governing boards

Colorado § 1-1-111

Title 01Elections

Art.Elections Generally

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-1-111 (2026).

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(1)In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the governing board of a political subdivision, other than a county or city and county, entitled to call elections shall have the following duties:

(a)To supervise the conduct of regular and special elections which it is authorized or required to call; and

(b)Where appropriate, to consult and coordinate with the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the political subdivision is located and with the secretary of state in regard to conducting elections and rendering decisions and interpretations under this code.

(2)All powers and authority granted to the governing board of a political subdivision, other than a county or city and county, may be exercised by an election official designated by the board. The governi

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(1) In addition to any other
duties prescribed by law, the governing board of a political subdivision, other than a
county or city and county, entitled to call elections shall have the following duties:

(a) To supervise the conduct of regular and special elections which it is
authorized or required to call; and

(b) Where appropriate, to consult and coordinate with the county clerk and
recorder of the county in which the political subdivision is located and with the
secretary of state in regard to conducting elections and rendering decisions and
interpretations under this code.

(2) All powers and authority granted to the governing board of a political
subdivision, other than a county or city and county, may be exercised by an election
official designated by the board. The governing body may also contract with the
county clerk and recorder of the county in which the political subdivision is
organized to perform all or part of the required duties in conducting the election.

(3) Elections which are set for the same date by various political subdivisions
may be held as coordinated elections if the governing bodies so choose. Political
subdivisions are authorized to cooperate and contract with each other to perform
any function relating to an election.

Legislative History

Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 634, � 1, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: (3) amended, p. 1396, � 7, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 1150, � 3, effective July 1. L. 96: (3) amended, p. 1734, � 6, effective July 1. L. 2024: IP(1) and (2) amended, (SB 24-210), ch. 468, p. 3268, � 59, effective June 6.