The returns of the election shall be made and the votes canvassed by the board within 30 days after the holding of the election, and the results thereof designated and declared in accordance with the general election laws of the State in so far as they may be applicable, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
As soon as the result is declared the secretary shall enter a statement of the results in the records of the board.
(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 286.)