Arizona § 48-3709 - District elections; nominating petitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3709 — District elections; nominating petitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-3709. District elections; nominating petitions
A. Candidates for election to the board of directors of a district shall be nominated by a petition that is signed by not less than two hundred qualified electors of the county in which the candidate resides and that is filed as prescribed by title 16, chapter 3.
B. The names of candidates for election to the board of directors of a district shall be included on the general election ballot of the county in which the candidate resides, without party designation, and the candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the number of directors to be elected from such county shall be declared elected. The manner of voting and conducting the elections for directors of a district shall conform to the provisions of the law relating to the general election of county officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-3709
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3709 cover?
Section 48-3709 ("District elections; nominating petitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 48-3709?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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