Section 135-110-800. Emergency relocation or rescheduling of election.

(1) A conservation district may change the date(s) or location(s) or times for poll sites only in an emergency.

(2) The election supervisor may declare an emergency when adverse conditions may negatively affect the health or safety of voters or the timely return of absentee ballots. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Weather conditions;

(b) Damage to roads, buildings, or other infrastructure;

(c) Chemical spills;

(d) Fire and smoke;

(e) Volcanic eruption, earthquake, landslides, mudflows, and floods; or

(f) Disruptions in information network infrastructure.

(3) When an emergency is so declared, the election supervisor should make reasonable efforts to inform all conservation district supervisors and candidates listed on the ballot.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 89.08.040, 89.08.190, and 89.08.200. WSR 10-21-084, § 135-110-800, filed 10/19/10, effective 11/19/10.]

RCW 89.08.040, 89.08.190, and 89.08.200. WSR 10-21-084, § 135-110-800, filed 10/19/10, effective 11/19/10.