(1) If a special district has less than five hundred qualified voters, then the special district must contract with the county auditor to conduct the special district elections.
(2) If a special district has at least five hundred qualified voters, the special district may contract with the county auditor to conduct the election. A special district with at least five hundred qualified voters may also choose to conduct its own elections. A special district that conducts its own elections must enter into an agreement with the county auditor that specifies the responsibilities of both parties.
[ 2011 c 10 § 83; 1991 c 349 § 15.]
NOTES:
Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.