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NV Rev Stat § 293B.380 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293B - Mechanical Voting Systems or Devices|NRS 293B.380 - Ballot processing and packaging board: Composition; duties.

  1. The ballot processing and packaging board must be composed of persons who are qualified in the use of the data processing equipment to be operated for the voting count.  2. The board shall:  (a) Allow members of the general public to observe the counting area where the computers are located during the period when ballots are being processed if those members do not interfere with the processing of the ballots.  (b) Receive ballots and maintain groupings of them by precinct.  (c) Before each counting of the ballots or computer run begins, validate the testing material with the counting program.  (d) Maintain a log showing the sequence in which the ballots of each precinct are processed, as a measure to ensure that the ballots of all precincts are processed.  (e) After each counting of the ballots, again verify the testing material with the counting program to substantiate that there has been no substitution or irregularity.  (f) Record an explanation of any irregularity that occurs in the processing.  (g) If the election is:  (1) A primary election held in an even-numbered year; or  (2) A general election,  ensure that a list is compiled indicating the total votes, other than absentee votes and votes in a mailing precinct, which each candidate accumulated in each precinct.  (h) Collect all returns, programs, testing materials, ballots and other items used in the election at the computer center and package and deliver the items to the county clerk for sealing and storage.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1530; A 1979, 1305; 1985, 1107; 1995, 2633, 2791; 1997, 668, 671, 1608)
NV Rev Stat § 293B.385 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293B - Mechanical Voting Systems or Devices|NRS 293B.385 - Computer program and processing accuracy board: Appointment; duties.

  1. The county clerk shall appoint the members of the computer program and processing accuracy board no later than 7 days before the election in which they will serve.  2. The board shall verify that:  (a) Any invalid voting of a ballot will cause it to be rejected.  (b) Votes can be counted for each candidate and proposition.  (c) Any overvote for an office or proposition will cause a rejection of the vote for that office or proposition.  (d) Where multiple votes may be cast, the maximum number of votes permitted a voter cannot be exceeded without rejecting the vote for that selection, but any undervote will be counted.  (e) Neither a voter’s omission to vote nor the voter’s irregular vote on any particular office or proposition will prevent the counting of his or her vote as to any other office or proposition on the ballot.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1530; A 1981, 1702; 1985, 1108)
NV Rev Stat § 293B.390 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293B - Mechanical Voting Systems or Devices|NRS 293B.390 - Additional duties of accuracy certification board.

In addition to the duties prescribed in NRS 293B.145, 293B.155, 293B.165 and 293C.615, the accuracy certification board shall certify as to whether in their judgment the ballots were accurately counted. If they determine an inaccuracy exists, they shall furnish a written explanation for their determination.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1531; A 1985, 1108; 1997, 3471)
NV Rev Stat § 293B.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293B - Mechanical Voting Systems or Devices|NRS 293B.400 - Paper record required in event of recount or contest of election; duty of clerk to collect and deposit paper records.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a recount is demanded pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.403 or if an election is contested pursuant to NRS 293.407, the county or city clerk shall ensure that each mechanical recording device which directly recorded votes electronically for the applicable election provides a record printed on paper of each ballot voted on that device.  2. In carrying out the requirements of this section, the county or city clerk shall:  (a) Print only the records required for the recount or contest; and  (b) Collect those records and deposit them in the vaults of the county or city clerk pursuant to NRS 293.391 or 293C.390.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2786; A 2003, 1658)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.100 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter apply only to city elections.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3420)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.110 - Conduct of city election controlled by governing body; exceptions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 293.5817, the conduct of any city election is under the control of the governing body of the city, and it shall, by ordinance, provide for the holding of the election, appoint the necessary election officers and election boards and do all other things required to carry the election into effect.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.112, the governing body of the city shall provide for:  (a) Absent ballots to be voted in a city election pursuant to NRS 293C.304 to 293C.340, inclusive, except for the provisions of NRS 293C.327 and 293C.328 unless the governing body of the city provides for the applicability of those provisions pursuant to paragraph (b); and  (b) The conduct of:   (1) Early voting by personal appearance in a city election pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, and 293C.355 to 293C.361, inclusive;  (2) Voting by absent ballot in person in a city election pursuant to NRS 293C.327 and 293C.328; or  (3) Both early voting by personal appearance as described in subparagraph (1) and voting by absent ballot in person as described in subparagraph (2).  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3424; A 1997, 2795; 1999, 267; 2009, 517; 2019, 4105; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 50)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.112 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.112 - Governing body authorized to conduct city election by mail under certain circumstances.

  1. The governing body of a city may conduct a city election in which all ballots must be cast by mail if:  (a) The election is a special election; or  (b) The election is a primary city election or general city election in which the ballot includes only:  (1) Offices and ballot questions that may be voted on by the registered voters of only one ward; or  (2) One office or ballot question.  2. The provisions of NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, 293C.265 to 293C.302, inclusive, 293C.304 to 293C.340, inclusive, and 293C.355 to 293C.361, inclusive, do not apply to an election conducted pursuant to this section.  3. For the purposes of an election conducted pursuant to this section, each precinct in the city shall be deemed to have been designated a mailing precinct pursuant to NRS 293C.342.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 517; A 2017, 3823; 2019, 4105; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 51)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.115 - Governing body of general law city authorized to choose dates for primary and general city elections; dates to be in accordance with this chapter or chapter 293 of NRS; effect upon terms of serving city officials. [Effective through June 30, 2021.]

  1. The governing body of a city incorporated pursuant to general law may by ordinance provide for a primary city election and a general city election on:  (a) The dates set forth for primary elections and general elections pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293 of NRS; or  (b) The dates set forth for primary city elections and general city elections pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  2. If a governing body of a city adopts an ordinance pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the dates set forth in NRS 293.12755, in subsections 2 to 5, inclusive, of NRS 293.165, and in NRS 293.175, 293.345 and 293.368 apply for purposes of conducting the primary city elections and general city elections of the city.  3. If a governing body of a city adopts an ordinance pursuant to subsection 1:  (a) The term of office of any elected city official may not be shortened as a result of the ordinance; and  (b) Each elected city official holds office until the end of his or her term and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 674; A 2013, 1180, 2378; 2019, 3535)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.115 - Governing body of general law city required to set dates for primary and general city elections in accordance with this chapter. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

The governing body of a city incorporated pursuant to general law shall by ordinance provide for a primary city election and a general city election on the dates set forth for primary city elections and general city elections pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 674; A 2013, 1180, 2378; 2019, 3535, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.120 - Governing body to provide ballots and supplies.

The governing body of a city shall provide all necessary books, ballots and supplies for the proper conduct of city elections.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3442)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.140 - Date of general city election in cities of population categories one and two; candidates to be voted upon by electors at large; terms of council members; exceptions. [Effective through June 30, 2021.]

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293C.115, a general city election must be held in each city of population categories one and two on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in June of the first odd-numbered year after incorporation, and on the same day every 2 years thereafter as determined by law, ordinance or resolution, at which time there must be elected the elective city officers, the offices of which are required next to be filled by election. All candidates, except as otherwise provided in NRS 266.220, at the general city election must be voted upon by the electors of the city at large.  2. Unless the terms of office of city council members are extended by an ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 293C.115, the terms of office are 4 years, which terms must be staggered. The council members elected to office immediately after incorporation shall decide, by lot, among themselves which of their offices expire at the next general city election, and thereafter the terms of office must be 4 years unless the terms are extended by an ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 293C.115.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3421; A 2001, 634; 2003, 674; 2015, 1878)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.140 - Date of general city election in cities of population categories one and two; candidates to be voted upon by electors at large; terms of council members. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. A general city election must be held in each city of population categories one and two on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the first even-numbered year after incorporation, and at each successive interval of 2 years, at which time there must be elected the elective city officers, the offices of which are required next to be filled by election. All candidates, except as otherwise provided in NRS 266.220, at the general city election must be voted upon by the electors of the city at large.  2. The terms of office of the council members are 4 years, which terms must be staggered. The council members elected to office immediately after incorporation shall decide, by lot, among themselves which of their offices expire at the next general city election, and thereafter the terms of office must be 4 years.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3421; A 2001, 634; 2003, 674; 2015, 1878; 2019, 3535, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.145 - Date of general city election in cities of population category three; number of council members; terms of mayor and council members; procedure for filing declaration of candidacy; candidates for mayor to be voted upon by electors at large; candidates for city council to be voted upon by electors of ward or electors at large. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. A general city election must be held in each city of population category three on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the first even-numbered year after incorporation, and at each successive interval of 2 years.  2. There must be one mayor and three or five council members, as the city council shall provide by ordinance, for each city of population category three. The terms of office of the mayor and the council members are 4 years, which terms must be staggered. The mayor and council members elected to office immediately after incorporation shall decide, by lot, among themselves which two of their offices expire at the next general city election, and thereafter the terms of office must be 4 years. If a city council thereafter increases the number of council members, it shall, by lot, stagger the initial terms of the additional members.  3. A candidate for an office to be voted for at the general city election must file a declaration of candidacy with the city clerk not earlier than:  (a) For the office of judge of a municipal court, the first Monday in January of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in January.  (b) For any other office, the first Monday in March of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in March.  4. At the time that a candidate files a declaration of candidacy, the city clerk shall charge and collect from the candidate, and the candidate must pay to the city clerk, a filing fee in an amount fixed by the city council by ordinance or resolution.  5. Candidates for mayor must be voted upon by the electors of the city at large. Candidates for the city council must be voted upon by the electors of their respective wards to represent the wards in which they reside or by the electors of the city at large in accordance with the provisions of chapter 266 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3421; A 1997, 2795; 1999, 268; 2001, 634; 2003, 675; 2015, 1879; 2019, 3536; 3537, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.175 - Date of primary city election for certain cities; procedure for filing declaration of candidacy; candidates to be voted upon by electors at large; certain candidates declared elected at primary city election; placement of names of candidates on ballot for general city election. [Effective July 1, 2021.]

  1. A primary city election must be held in each city of population category one, and in each city of population category two that has so provided by ordinance, on the second Tuesday in June of each even-numbered year, at which time there must be nominated candidates for offices to be voted for at the next general city election.  2. A candidate for an office to be voted for at the primary or general city election must file a declaration of candidacy with the city clerk not earlier than:  (a) For the office of judge of a municipal court, the first Monday in January of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in January.  (b) For any other office, the first Monday in March of the year in which the applicable election is to be held and not later than 5 p.m. on the second Friday after the first Monday in March.  3. At the time that a candidate files a declaration of candidacy, the city clerk shall charge and collect from the candidate, and the candidate must pay to the city clerk, a filing fee in an amount fixed by the governing body of the city by ordinance or resolution. The filing fees collected by the city clerk must be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the city.  4. All candidates, except as otherwise provided in NRS 266.220, must be voted upon by the electors of the city at large.  5. If, in a primary city election held in a city of population category one or two, one candidate receives a majority of votes cast in that election for the office for which he or she is a candidate, the candidate must be declared elected to the office and the candidate’s name must not be placed on the ballot for the general city election. If, in the primary city election, no candidate receives a majority of votes cast in that election for the office for which he or she is a candidate, the names of the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes must be placed on the ballot for the general city election.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3420; A 1997, 2794; 1999, 268, 3555; 2001, 634; 2003, 675; 2009, 518; 2015, 1481; 2019, 3538; 3539, effective July 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.180 - Declaration of nominees: Unopposed candidate declared elected without holding election; omission and appearance of names on primary and general ballot; exceptions.

  1. If at 5 p.m. on the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy, there is only one candidate who has filed for nomination for an office, that candidate must be declared elected and no election may be held for that office.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, if not more than twice the number of candidates to be elected have filed for nomination for an office, the names of those candidates must be omitted from all ballots for a primary city election and placed on all ballots for a general city election.  3. If more than twice the number of candidates to be elected have filed for nomination for an office, the names of the candidates must appear on the ballot for a primary city election. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.400 and subsection 5 of NRS 293C.175, those candidates who receive the highest number of votes at that election, not to exceed twice the number to be elected, must be declared nominees for the office.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 3421; A 2019, 3394, 3539)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.186 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.186 - Written challenges concerning qualifications of candidates; enforcement in preelection actions.

  1. After a person files a declaration of candidacy to be a candidate for an office, and not later than 5 days after the last day the person may withdraw his or her candidacy pursuant to NRS 293C.195, an elector may file with the city clerk a written challenge of the person on the grounds that the person fails to meet any qualification required for the office pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this State. Before accepting the challenge from the elector, the filing officer shall notify the elector that if the challenge is found by a court to be frivolous, the elector may be required to pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs of the person who is being challenged.   2. A challenge filed pursuant to subsection 1 must:  (a) Indicate each qualification the person fails to meet;  (b) Have attached all documentation and evidence supporting the challenge; and  (c) Be in the form of an affidavit, signed by the elector under penalty of perjury.  3. Upon receipt of a challenge pursuant to subsection 1, the city clerk shall immediately transmit the challenge to the city attorney.  4. If the city attorney determines that probable cause exists to support the challenge, the city attorney shall, not later than 5 working days after receiving the challenge, petition a court of competent jurisdiction to order the person to appear before the court. Upon receipt of such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person to appear before the court at a hearing, at a time and place to be fixed by the court in the order, to show cause why the challenge is not valid. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person. The court shall give priority to such proceedings over all other matters pending with the court, except for criminal proceedings.  5. If, at the hearing, the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the challenge is valid or that the person otherwise fails to meet any qualification required for the office pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this State, or if the person fails to appear at the hearing, the person is subject to the provisions of NRS 293.2045.  6. If, at the hearing, the court determines that the challenge is frivolous, the court may order the elector who filed the challenge to pay the reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs of the person who was challenged.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 675; A 2017, 3305; 2019, 3397)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.1865 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.1865 - Remedies for candidates who unlawfully make certain false statements; disqualification from taking office; removal from ballot or notification to voters at polling places; enforcement in preelection actions.

  1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty provided by law, if a person knowingly and willfully files a declaration of candidacy which contains a false statement:  (a) The name of the person must not appear on any ballot for the election for which the person filed the declaration of candidacy, except that if the statutory deadline for making changes to the ballot has passed, the provisions of subsection 2 apply; and  (b) The person is disqualified from entering upon the duties of the office for which the person filed the declaration of candidacy.  2. If the name of a person who is disqualified from entering upon the duties of an office pursuant to subsection 1 appears on a ballot for the election because the statutory deadline for making changes to the ballot has passed, the appropriate election officers shall post a sign at each polling place where the person’s name will appear on the ballot informing voters that the person is disqualified from entering upon the duties of the office.  3. The provisions of this section may be enforced in any preelection action to which the provisions of NRS 293.2045 apply.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 676; A 2011, 3285; 2017, 3306; 2019, 3398)
NV Rev Stat § 293C.187 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293C - City Elections|NRS 293C.187 - Contents and publication of notice of primary or general city election.

Not later than 30 days before the primary city election and the general city election, the city clerk shall cause to be published a notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the city once a week for 2 successive weeks. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in the city, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the city is located. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in that county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county. The notice must contain:  1. The date of the election.  2. The location of the polling places.  3. The hours during which the polling places will be open for voting.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 265; A 2019, 4108)