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This bill addresses election procedures for the Arch Hurley Conservancy District by removing the district from the Local Election Act and establishing its own specific election rules. The bill makes several key changes, including setting elections for directors on the second Tuesday of October in odd-numbered years, specifying that candidates must file a declaration of candidacy by the last Friday of July with a petition signed by at least ten qualified electors, and requiring the district's board of directors to issue a detailed election notice posted in conspicuous places and published in a local newspaper. The bill also mandates that the board create and file election forms and rules at least 30 days before an election, and requires the board to canvass election returns and issue certificates of election to winning candidates. Notably, the bill maintains some flexibility for the district, allowing election judges to be paid by the board and elections to be held at any location within the district. The changes aim to provide more specific and tailored election procedures for this particular conservancy district, ensuring local control and clear guidelines for conducting district elections.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=515&year=25