§ 15-15-12-23 — Ballots; petitions; forms

(a) The ballot for the election of a district
council member must include the name of each producer who:
(1) meets the qualifications set forth in section 17(b) of this
chapter; and
(2) files with the council, not later than June 30 of the year of the
election, a petition in support of candidacy signed by ten (10)
other producers who reside in the district.
(b) The council shall provide petition forms upon request and shall
make forms available:
(1) at cooperative extension service offices located in the district;
and
(2) via the council's Internet web site.
(c) The council shall allow a producer to request a ballot through the
council's Internet web site.
(d) A name other than the names of the producers who have
qualified under this section may not be printed on the ballot by the
council. All names on the ballot must be listed in alphabetical order
based on the producer's surname.
(e) The council shall require each producer who submits a ballot to
provide a separate attestation that the person is an eligible producer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-18.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.7.