N.R.S. 293.218 - Recommendations by chair of election board of persons for service on election board
Overview of Statute
This section allows the chair of the election board to provide recommendations for service on an election board.
Statute
The county clerk may provide by rule or regulation for the:
1. Recommendation, by the persons selected as chairs of election boards, of suitable persons to serve as members of election boards; and
2. Recommendation by the chairs of suitable persons to serve in the case of vacancies.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 320; A 1977, 241; 1987, 335; 1997, 3450)
1. Definition for County clerk
Except as the term is used in NRS 293.393, whenever the term “county clerk” is used in this title it means “registrar of voters” in those counties where such office has been created pursuant to the provisions of NRS 244.164.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.044.
2. Definition for Election board
The persons appointed by each county or city clerk to assist in the conduct of an election.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.027.
3. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
4. Definition for Board
As used in NRS 295.075 to 295.125, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “board” means the board of county commissioners.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.075.
5. Definition for Person
1. A natural person;
2. Any form of business or social organization;
3. Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or
4. A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009.
Regulations & Guidance
Attorney General's Opinions
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AGO 100 (1916) A member of an election board may not serve on the election board for an election at which he is a candidate for office.
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AGO 172 (1920) A candidate without opposition at a primary or general election may serve on the election board for the primary. (See also NRS 293.217 et seq.)