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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 3Art. 2§ 9246 Election Officer Duties

§ 9246 Election Officer Duties

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§ 9246 Election Officer Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city has to do something for an election, other people who help with the election have to do their part too.
  • •Everyone who works on the election must follow the rules to make sure it happens the right way.
  • •This rule is for all elections that follow this law.

Example

A city decides to have an election for a new school rule.

The city tells everyone to help set up the voting places and count the votes. The people who run the voting places must do their jobs, like giving out ballots and making sure everything is fair. If they don’t, they’re breaking the rules.

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§ 9246 Election Officer Duties

Any duty imposed in this chapter upon the legislative body of a city with regard to calling a municipal election, or in connection with an election called pursuant to this chapter, is likewise imposed upon any officer having any duty to perform connected with the election, so far as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electiondutyconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 14240 Voter Challenge Grounds
  • § 9235 Ordinance Effectiveness Delay Exceptions
  • § 9236 Revenue Bond Referendum Rules
  • § 10305 City Officer Election Orders
  • § 10735 Catastrophic Vacancy Mail Ballots

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9246.
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