(1) The designated election official shall render all interpretations and shall make all initial decisions as to controversies or other matters arising out of the operation of a recall election.
(2) All powers and authority granted to the designated election official by this article 1 may be exercised by the county clerk and recorder in the absence of the designated election official or in the event the designated election official for any reason is unable to perform the duties of the designated election official.
Source: L. 2018: Entire section added, (HB 18-1268), ch. 200, p. 1306, § 3, effective May 4.