D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-1512

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 7-1512 - ELECTION NOTICE

1512.1

During any election cycle, the election official must notify all qualified voters of the impending election of a trustee or trustees within the timeframe provided in the election schedule.

1512.2

The election notice shall include:

(a) A copy of the election schedule;

(b) A Statement of Candidacy form (or location where such a form may be accessed), which includes:

(1) The category of qualified voter slated for trustee election;

(2) An explanation of the qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and compensation of Board trustees;

(3) A blank section for input of a prospective candidate's name (written how he or she would like his or her name to be listed on the ballot), address, and contact information. By providing an email address, the prospective candidate consents to receiving official communication by email to the email address provided;

(4) Instructions for the submission and completion of the Qualifications Statement;

(5) An oath, signed and dated by the prospective candidate, attesting that the candidate meets the qualifications for holding the office sought and, if elected, he or she understands and agrees to comply with the duties and responsibilities of Board trustees;

(6) A declaration, signed and dated by the prospective candidate, affirming that all of the information included in and with the Statement of Candidacy form, is true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the prospective candidate; and

(7) Instructions for filling out and submitting the Statement of Candidacy form, including the date, time, location, and method(s) of submission.

(c) A reference to where qualified voters may access these Rules in their entirety; and

(d) Any other information the election official considers necessary for qualified voters to fully understand the purpose and procedures of the election.

1512.3

The election notices shall be distributed to qualified voters in a manner consistent with Section 1511.6 of these Rules.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-1512

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 2951 (3/23/2018)