Nevada § 474.140 - Election procedure following first election

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 474.140 — Election procedure following first election, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 474.140. Election procedure following first election

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2: (a) At the next general election and in conjunction therewith after the organization

of any district, and in conjunction with every general election thereafter, an election,

to be known as the biennial election of the district, must be held. (b) The general election laws of this State govern the nomination and election of

the members of the board of directors. The election must be conducted under the supervision of the county clerk or registrar

of voters. The returns of the election must be certified to and canvassed as provided by the

general law concerning elections. The candidate or candidates, according to the number of directors to be elected,

receiving the most votes, are elected. Any new member of the board must qualify in the same manner as members of the first

board qualify. 2. If at 5 p.m. on the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy, as defined

in NRS 293.0455 , for the office of director, there is only one candidate nominated for the office,

that candidate must be declared elected and no election may be held for that office.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 474.140

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 474.140 cover?

Section 474.140 ("Election procedure following first election") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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