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Montana Statutes § 13-19-105 Role of secretary of state

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Statute Text

In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall:
(1) prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections;
(2) review written plans for the conduct of mail ballot elections as provided in 13-19-205 ; and
(3) adopt rules consistent with this chapter to:
(a) establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and
(b) establish procedures for the conduct of mail ballot elections that, when implemented by the election administrator:
(i) prevent fraud;
(ii) ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and
(iii) ensure that the secrecy of voted ballots is maintained.

History

En. Sec. 6, Ch. 196, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 297, L. 2009.

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