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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The position of county elections administrator is filled by appointment of the county election commission, which consists of:
(1) the county judge, as chair;
(2) the county clerk, as vice chair;
(3) the county tax assessor-collector, as secretary; and
(4) the county chair of each political party that made nominations by primary election for the last general election for state and county officers preceding the date of the meeting at which the appointment is made.
(b) The affirmative vote of a majority of the commission's membership is necessary for the appointment of an administrator.
(c) Each appointment must be evidenced by a written resolution or order signed by the number of commission members necessary to make the appointment. Not later than the third day after the date an administrator is appointed, the officer who presided at the meeting shall file a signed copy of the resolution or order with the county clerk. Not later than the third day after the date the copy is filed, the county clerk shall deliver a certified copy of the resolution or order to the secretary of state.
(d) The initial appointment may be made at any time after the adoption of the order creating the position.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Election Code - ELEC § 31.032. Appointment of Administrator; County Election Commission - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/election-code/elec-sect-31-032/
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