Section 1-22-12 - Conduct of elections.
1-22-12. Conduct of elections.
A. Except as otherwise provided in the School Election Law [1-22-1 NMSA 1978], the county clerk shall administer and conduct school district elections pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code for the conduct of general elections.
B. Precinct board members for each polling place shall be appointed by the county clerk from among those persons who meet the qualifications set forth in Section 1-2-7 NMSA 1978 and who reside within the school district. The number of members on each precinct board shall be as provided in Section 1-2-12 NMSA 1978. Vacancies on election day shall be filled as provided in Section 1-2-15 NMSA 1978.
C. In the event that only one candidate has filed a declaration of candidacy for each position to be filled at the election, no declared write-ins have filed for any position and there are no questions or bond issues on the ballot, the county clerk shall perform the duties of the precinct board and no other precinct board shall be appointed.
D. All costs of school district elections shall be paid by the school district.