Indiana § 15-15-12-23 - Ballots; petitions; forms
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§ 15-15-12-23. Ballots; petitions; forms
Sec. 23. (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 website.
(c) The council shall allow a producer to request a ballot through the council's website.
(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.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.7; P.L.23-2026, SEC.115.
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