Bill No.: SF0004                  Drafter:  LGC

LSO No.:  10LSO-0083              Effective Date:  7/1/2010

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0002

Chapter No.:       16

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Special district elections.

Subject:       Oversight of special district elections.

Summary/Major Elements:

· The act provides for oversight of special district elections, including mail ballot elections, by the county clerk.

· The act requires county clerks to determine whether special district elections may be conducted by the county clerk or by the special district by considering the special district's expertise, manpower and ability to conduct an election.

· The act specifies that oversight may include training, advice or assistance but responsibility is not placed upon the county clerk for the actions, conduct or outcome of the election unless the clerk conducts the election.