Washington Statutes § 29A.04.216 County auditor-Duties-Exceptions
Statute Text
The county auditor of each county shall be ex officio the supervisor of all primaries and elections, general or special, and it shall be the county auditor's duty to provide places for holding such primaries and elections; to provide the supplies and materials necessary for the conduct of elections; and to publish and post notices of calling such primaries and elections in the manner provided by law. The auditor shall also apportion to the county, each city, town, or district, and to the state of Washington, its share of the expense of such primaries and elections. This section does not apply to general or special elections for any city, town, or district that is not subject to
RCW
29A.04.321
and
29A.04.330
, but all such elections must be held and conducted at the time, in the manner, and by the officials (with such notice, requirements for filing for office, and certifications by local officers) as provided and required by the laws governing such elections. State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.
History
Amended by 2020 c 337 , § 3 , eff. 7/1/2021 .
Amended by 2013 c 11 , § 7 , eff. 7/28/2013 .
Amended by 2011 c 10 , § 6 , eff. 7/22/2011 .
2004 c 271 § 104.
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