Montana Statutes
§ 13-19-202 — Initiation By Governing Body
13-19-202 . Initiation by governing body.
(1)A political subdivision may, by resolution of the governing body addressed to the election administrator, request that a particular election be conducted under the provisions of this chapter.
(2)No later than 70 days before election day, the governing body shall transmit its request to the election administrator, who shall determine whether it is economically and administratively feasible to conduct the requested election by mail ballot.
(3)Except as provided in 13-19-204 , the decision to conduct an election under the provisions of this chapter is within the sole discretion of the election administrator.
(4)Within 5 days after receiving a request, the election administrator shall respond in writing, stating that the request is either grante
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 8, Ch. 196, L. 1985.
Nearby Sections
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§ 13-19-101
Statement Of Purpose§ 13-19-102
Definitions§ 13-19-103
General Election Laws To Apply§ 13-19-105
Role Of Secretary Of State§ 13-19-201
How Election Initiated§ 13-19-202
Initiation By Governing Body§ 13-19-203
Initiation By Election Administrator§ 13-19-204
Objection Of Political Subdivision§ 13-19-207
When Materials To Be Mailed§ 13-19-301
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