(A) “Special election” defined. As used in this chapter, including W.S. §§ 22-23-801 through 22-23-809, the term SPECIAL ELECTION means a municipal election on any question which may legally be submitted to the voters of a municipality other than at a regular municipal primary or general election or an election on the question of whether to incorporate.
(B) Proclamation; supplementation of advertisement. The date of a special election and the location of polling places shall be proclaimed by the governing body of the municipality not more than 30 nor less than 15 days before the special election. The proclamation shall state the purpose of the election and shall be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The advertisement may be supplemented by the county or municipality as provided by W.S. § 22-20-104(b).
(C) Polling places; election judges. The governing body shall designate sufficient polling places to permit convenient voting and shall designate a sufficient number of qualified electors resident in the municipality to serve as judges of election. The judges of election at a municipal special election shall discharge the same duties as the judges of election at a regular statewide election.
(D) Ballots. The Municipal Clerk shall provide ballots for the special election and shall deliver to each precinct polling place ballots equal in number to the number of electors registered in the precinct plus 25%.
(E) Poll lists. Precinct poll lists for the special election shall be obtained by the Municipal Clerk from the County Clerk and shall be paid for by the municipality. The Municipal Clerk shall furnish copies of the precinct poll lists to the judges of election. A copy of the precinct registry list shall be posted at each precinct polling place during the special election.
(F) Entries in and delivery of poll book; elector not on lists. The judges of election shall make the same entries in the poll book as are required for statewide elections. Following the election, the poll book shall be delivered to the Municipal Clerk. If the name of a person offering to vote at a special municipal election is not on the poll lists, he or she may qualify to vote by signing an affidavit and if a judge of election obtains verification from the County Clerk as provided in W.S. §§ 22-15-105 and 22-15-106.
(G) Vote count and certification. After the polls are closed, the judges of election shall count the vote and certify the result in writing to the Municipal Clerk.
(H) Canvassing vote; tie vote. The governing body of the municipality shall meet not later than three days after the election at the time specified by the Mayor to canvass the result of the special election. A tie vote shall be broken by lots cast by the governing body.
(I) Certification of election results. The governing body shall certify the result of the special election in writing and immediately post a copy of the certification in the office of the Municipal Clerk. The Municipal Clerk shall mail a copy of the proclamation to the County Clerk.
(Prior Code, § 2.04.070) (Ord. 2006-02, passed 5- -2006)