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Washington Statutes § 29A.92.040 Voluntary change to electoral system-Authorized

Up to Chapter 29A.92: Voting Rights Act

Statute Text

(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, or increasing the number of elected officials on a county commission as authorized by RCW 29A.92.115 , to remedy a potential violation of RCW 29A.92.020 .
(2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW 29A.92.050 .

History

Amended by 2023 c 56 , § 4 , eff. 1/1/2024 .

Added by 2018 c 113 , § 201 , eff. 6/7/2018 .

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