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ID H0424
Bill
Status
3/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement for the district secretary to deliver a certificate of election signed and sealed by the district to a candidate declared elected by the board when only one qualified candidate is nominated for a director position.
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Requires the board of directors to declare a single qualified candidate elected at the next regularly scheduled board meeting following the nomination filing deadline.
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Adds a new provision allowing an incumbent director's term to continue until a successor is elected and qualified if the secretary verifies there are no qualified candidates nominated for the position.
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Clarifies that the secretary must verify candidate qualifications pursuant to section 43-201, Idaho Code, before determining whether an election is necessary.
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Specifies that these procedures apply only to irrigation district director elections and do not apply to any other irrigation district election.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to circumstances under which an irrigation district election shall not be required; to remove provisions relating to delivery of certain certificates of election to a candidate declared elected by the board and to provide for continuation of incumbent directors' terms of office under certain circumstances.
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2014 Session Law Chapter 64 Effective: 07/01/2014
3/11/2014