New Mexico § 1-2-11 - Election board; assignment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-11 — Election board; assignment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-11. Election board; assignment
Wherever possible, the county clerk shall assign persons appointed as election board
members to serve in precincts wherein they reside or in precincts located in the representative
district wherein they reside. In the event of a shortage or absence of election board members in certain precincts,
the county clerk may, in the best interest of the election process, assign appointed
election board members to serve on any election board in the county; provided that
such appointed board members shall not change the proportionate representation of
each party on the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-11 cover?
Section 1-2-11 ("Election board; assignment") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico § 1-2-11?
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