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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 4 - REQUIREMENTS AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-401 — 31-4-407) › Section 31-4-406 - Territorial corporations - compensation fixed by electors

In cities and towns of not more than five thousand inhabitants incorporated prior to July 3, 1877, the mayor and members of the governing body shall not receive any compensation for services rendered by them as such mayor or members unless the question of paying such mayor or members for their services is first submitted to the registered electors of such city or town and unless a majority of those voting thereon vote in favor thereof. All ordinances, resolutions, and other acts of the governing body of any such city or town authorizing or directing the payment of any compensation to any such officer shall be and remain void. Nothing in this section shall apply to any municipal judge who acts or officiates as president of any governing body.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1036, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 327, § 81, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-5-306 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 4 - REQUIREMENTS AND COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-401 — 31-4-407) › Section 31-4-407 - Penalty for receiving illegal compensation

Any mayor or member of the governing body of any city or town who takes or receives payment for any services rendered by him contrary to the provisions of section
31-4-406
commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars. Said fines, when collected, shall be paid into the general fund of said city or town.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1036, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-5-307 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 5 - OFFICERS' RECALL (§§ 31-4-501 — 31-4-507) › Section 31-4-501 - Officers subject to recall

Every elected or appointed officer of any municipality of the state of Colorado may be recalled from office at any time by the registered electors of the municipality in the manner provided in section 4 of article XXI of the state constitution. The provisions of this part 5 apply to all municipalities except to the extent that a municipality has adopted provisions pursuant to article XX or XXI of the state constitution inconsistent with this part 5.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 282,§76, eff. 6/21/2021.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1036, § 1, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 1349, § 20, effective April 30. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-250), ch. 1670, p. 1670, § 76, effective June 21.
(1) This section is similar to former § 31-5-201 as it existed prior to 1975.
(2) Section 85 of chapter 282 (SB 21-250), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to elections conducted on or after June 21, 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 5 - OFFICERS' RECALL (§§ 31-4-501 — 31-4-507) › Section 31-4-504.5 - Incumbent not recalled - reimbursement

(1)
If at any recall election the incumbent whose recall is sought is not recalled, or in the event of a protest, the hearing officer determines that the petitions are not sufficient based upon the conduct on the part of petition circulators, the municipality may repay the incumbent for any money actually expended as expenses of such election when such expenses are authorized by this section.
(2)
(a)
Authorized expenses shall include, but are not limited to, moneys spent in challenging the sufficiency of the recall petition and in presenting to the voters the official position of the incumbent, to include campaign literature and advertising and the maintaining of a campaign headquarters.
(b)
Unauthorized expenses shall include, but are not limited to, moneys spent on challenges and court actions not pertaining to the sufficiency of the recall petition; personal expenses for meals, lodging, and mileage for the incumbent; costs of maintaining a campaign staff; reimbursement for expenses incurred by a campaign committee which has solicited contributions; reimbursement of any kind for employees in the incumbent's office; and all expenses incurred prior to the filing of the recall petition.
(3)
The incumbent shall file a complete and detailed request for reimbursement with the governing body of the municipality holding the recall election or protest hearing, which shall then review the reimbursement request for appropriateness under subsection (2) of this section, and, in the event the municipality has determined by ordinance to repay such expenses, such municipality shall repay such expenses within forty-five days of receipt of the request.
(4)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 91, p. 754, § 22, effective April 4, 1991.)
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1175, § 1, effective July 1. L. 84: (3) amended, p. 837, § 1, effective July 1. L. 91: (1), (3), and (4) amended, p. 754, § 22, effective April 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 5 - OFFICERS' RECALL (§§ 31-4-501 — 31-4-507) › Section 31-4-505 - Recall after six months - second petition

(1)
A recall petition shall not be circulated or filed and no pending recall proceedings may be continued against any officer until the officer has actually held the office for at least six months following the officer's election or reelection, or six months following the assumption of office by an appointed official.
(2)
After one recall petition and election, no further petition shall be filed against the same officer during the term for which he or she was elected or appointed unless the petitioners signing said petition equal fifty percent of all ballots cast for that office at the last preceding regular election.
(3)
A recall petition may not be circulated or filed against an elected officer whose office is up for election within six months.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 282,§79, eff. 6/21/2021.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1038, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2000: (1) amended, p. 795, § 12, effective August 2. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-250), ch. 282, p. 1671, § 79, effective June 21.
(1) This section is similar to former § 31-5-205 as it existed prior to 1975.
(2) Section 85 of chapter 282 (SB 21-250), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to elections conducted on or after June 21, 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 5 - OFFICERS' RECALL (§§ 31-4-501 — 31-4-507) › Section 31-4-506 - [Repealed]

L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 795, § 13, effective August 2. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 199, § 3, effective April 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › CORPORATE CLASS - ORGANIZATION AND TERRITORY (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-4-507) › Article 4 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OFFICERS (§§ 31-4-101 — 31-4-507) › Part 5 - OFFICERS' RECALL (§§ 31-4-501 — 31-4-507) › Section 31-4-507 - Powers of clerk and deputy

(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the clerk shall render all interpretations and shall make all initial decisions as to controversies or other matters arising in the operation of this article.
(2)
All powers and authority granted to the clerk by this article may be exercised by a deputy clerk in the absence of the clerk or in the event the clerk for any reason is unable to perform the duties of the clerk's office.
L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 795, § 14, effective August 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965".
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1039, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-101 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-102.5 - Acts and elections conducted pursuant to provisions which refer to qualified electors

Any elections, and any acts relating thereto, carried out under this article, which were conducted prior to July 1, 1987, pursuant to provisions which refer to a qualified elector rather than registered elector and which were valid when conducted, shall be deemed and held to be legal and valid in all respects.
L. 87: Entire section added, p. 328, § 82, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-102.7 - Applicability of the "Uniform Election Code of 1992"

Any municipality may provide by ordinance or resolution that it will utilize the requirements and procedures of the "Uniform Election Code of 1992", articles
1
to
13
of title
1
, C.R.S., in lieu of this article, with respect to any election.
L. 92: Entire section added, p. 874, § 104, effective 1/1/1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1707, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-103 - Computation of time

Calendar days shall be used in all computations of time made under this article 10. In computing time for any act to be done before any municipal election, the first day shall be included, and the last, or election, day shall be excluded. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be included, but, if the time for any act to be done or the last day of any period is a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the period is extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the time for ending the circulation of and filing nomination petitions provided by section
31-10-302
, the time for withdrawing from nomination provided by section
31-10-303(1)
, or the time for filing amended or new petitions to remedy objections as provided by section
31-10-305
falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, such act shall be done upon the preceding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 104,§ 2, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1039, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1175, § 10, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1769, § 64, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-107), ch. 104, p. 788, § 2, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-104 as it existed prior to 1975.
(1) For computation of time under the "Uniform Election Code of 1992", see § 1-1-106; for computation of time under the statutes generally, see § 2-4-108. (2) For the legislative declaration in SB 18-107, see section 1 of chapter 104, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-104 - Powers of clerk and deputy

(1)
Except where otherwise provided in this article, the clerk shall render all interpretations and shall make all initial decisions as to controversies or other matters arising in the operation of this article.
(2)
All powers and authority granted to the clerk by this article may be exercised by a deputy clerk in the absence of the clerk or in the event the clerk for any reason is unable to perform his duties.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1040, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-105 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-105 - Election commission

The election commission in municipalities having such commission has all the powers and jurisdiction and shall perform all the duties provided by this article with respect to clerks and governing bodies, but the election commission does not have the authority to call a special election.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1040, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-106 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-106 - Copies of election laws and manual provided

At least sixty days before any regular election, the secretary of state shall provide each municipal clerk a copy of the municipal election laws of the state.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1040, § 1, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, pp. 1707, 1438, §§ 2, 132, effective July 1. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 856, § 98, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-107 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-107 - [Repealed]

L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1040, § 1, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 1769, § 65, effective July 1.
Before its repeal, this section was similar to former § 31-10-108 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-108 - Special elections

Special elections shall be held on any Tuesday designated by ordinance or resolution of the governing body. No special election shall be held within the ninety days preceding a regular election. No special election shall be called within sixty days before the date thereof, nor shall any special election be held within the thirty-two days before or after the date of a primary, general, or congressional vacancy election. A special election may be held at the same time and place as a primary, congressional vacancy, or general election as a coordinated election pursuant to section
1-7-116
, C.R.S., or may be conducted at the same time as a mail ballot election pursuant to article
7.5
of title
1
, C.R.S. Special elections shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in the same manner as regular elections.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 230,§ 7, eff. 8/5/2015.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1040, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 296, § 18, effective June 19. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 856, § 99, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 796, § 15, effective August 2. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 774, § 58, effective June 1. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1130), ch. 230, p. 856, § 7, effective August 5.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-109 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in HB 15-1130, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 2015.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-109) › Section 31-10-109 - Submission of question on regular election date for municipalities

(1)
(a)
Pursuant to section
31-11-111(2)
, the governing body of each municipality, in consultation with the clerk and recorder of the county in which the municipality is located, may submit to a vote of the registered electors of the municipality for placement on the ballot the question of whether the regular election date of such municipality shall be changed to either the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of November in each odd-numbered year or the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year.
(b)
Where a majority of the registered electors voting on the question submitted in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) approve a change in the regular election date of the municipality, the governing body of the municipality shall by ordinance establish its new regular election date in accordance with the vote of the registered electors and may include in the ordinance any alteration in the terms of office of officials that may be necessary to accomplish the change in election dates in an orderly manner. In no event shall the ordinance shorten the term of any elected official in office at the time of its adoption.
(2)
Procedures for submitting the question described in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section to the registered electors of the municipality shall follow the procedures set forth in article
11
of this title pertaining to municipal initiatives.
(3)
Any municipality that has changed its regular election date in accordance with the requirements of this section may change its regular election date pursuant to the procedures specified in subsection (1) of this section for the sole purpose of making the regular election date of the municipality the regular election date in effect prior to the change in such date commenced under this section.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 809, § 4, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-202 - Submission of question to qualified taxpaying electors - oath

(1)
On any question which is required by law to be submitted to qualified taxpaying electors only, if the question is submitted on paper ballots, such ballots shall be deposited in a separate ballot box reserved for that purpose. If the question is submitted on voting machines, provision shall be made to assure that only registered taxpaying electors are permitted to vote on such question. If the question is to be submitted in precincts using an electronic voting system, provision shall be made to assure that only registered taxpaying electors are permitted to vote on such question.
(2)
The governing body, in its discretion, may require each registered taxpaying elector desiring to vote on a question which is submitted to qualified taxpaying electors only to sign a written oath that he has, during the twelve months next preceding the election, paid an ad valorem tax upon property situated within the municipality and owned by said person. If said elector is unable to write, he may request assistance from one of the judges of election, and such judge shall sign and witness said elector's mark.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1042, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-202 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-203 - Registration required

(1)
Except where a statute specifically provides otherwise, no person shall be permitted to vote at any municipal election without first having registered within the time and in the manner required by this section and sections
31-10-204
and
31-10-205
.
(2)
Registration requirements for municipal elections shall be the same as those governing general elections. Registration with the county clerk and recorder shall constitute registration for municipal elections.
(3)
Where a statute specifically allows persons who have qualifications different from registered electors to vote on a particular measure, the governing body may require that each such person desiring to vote sign a written oath before voting that he meets each qualification required to vote on the measure.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1042, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: (1) amended and (3) added, p. 1498, § 3, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-203 as it existed prior to 1975.
For general election registration requirements, see part 2 of article 2 of title 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-204 - Municipal clerk as deputy county clerk and recorder

Each clerk shall serve as a deputy county clerk and recorder for purposes of registration only in the county in which the clerk's municipality is located. The clerk shall register any qualified elector residing in any precinct in such county who appears in person at the clerk's office at any time during which registration is permitted in the office of the county clerk and recorder. The clerk shall promptly deliver the new registration records to the office of the county clerk and recorder.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 2, § 15, eff. 2/18/2014.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1042, § 1, effective July 1. L. 80: Entire section amended, p. 796, § 58, effective June 5. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 328, § 83, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 640, § 84, effective May 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1773, § 39, effective 1/1/1995. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 857, § 100, effective July 1. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 477, § 22, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 60, § 15, effective February 18.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-204 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-205 - Registration lists

The county clerk and recorder of each county, no later than the fifth day preceding any municipal election in his or her county or upon receipt of the notice made pursuant to section
31-4-503 (3)(b)
, shall prepare a complete copy of the list of the registered electors of each municipal election precinct which is located within his or her county and is involved in such municipal election; but, in any municipal election precinct consisting of one or more whole general election precincts, the county registration books for such precinct may be used in lieu of a separate registration list. The registration list for each municipal election precinct shall contain, in alphabetical order, the names and addresses of all registered electors residing within the municipal election precinct whose names appeared on the county registration records at the close of business on the sixth day preceding the municipal election or, when notice is received pursuant to section
31-4-503 (3)(b)
, at the close of business on the date preceding receipt of such notice. The county clerk and recorder shall certify and deliver such registration lists or registration books to the respective clerks on or before the fifth day preceding the election.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 2, § 16, eff. 2/18/2014.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1042, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 328, § 84, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 754, § 23, effective April 4. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1773, § 40, effective 1/1/1995. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 857, § 101, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 60, § 16, effective February 18.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-205 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-206 - Delivery and custody of registration book or list

(1)
Prior to the delivery of the registration books or registration lists to the judges of election for use on election day, the clerk shall attach to each book or list his certificate stating that such book or list contains the registration records or names of all registered electors residing in the municipal election precinct and stating the total number of registration records or names contained therein.
(2)
At such time as may be set by the clerk, but at least one day prior to the election, one of the judges of election from each precinct may call in person at the office of the clerk for the purpose of receiving the registration book or list and election supplies, or the clerk may deliver the same to one of said judges. The registration book or list shall be delivered to said judge in a sealed envelope or container. Said judge shall have custody of the registration book or list and shall give his receipt therefor. After the closing of the polls on the day of election, he shall seal the registration book or list and deliver it to the election judge selected to deliver the election returns, registration book or list, ballot boxes, if any, and other election papers and supplies to the office of the clerk or to such other place as the clerk may designate as the counting center.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1043, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: (2) amended, p. 1176, § 11, effective July 1. L. 91: (1) amended, p. 640, § 85, effective May 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-506 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-207 - Questions answered by elector

It is the duty of the clerk to ask each person making application for registration, and the person shall answer correctly, the matters contained in section
1-2-204
, C.R.S.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1043, § 1, effective July 1. L. 80: Entire section amended, p. 414, § 22, effective 1/1/1981. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 857, § 102, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-206 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 2 - QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS (§§ 31-10-201 — 31-10-208) › Section 31-10-208 - Change of address

For the twenty-two days before and on the day of any municipal election, any registered elector, by appearing in person at the office of the county clerk and recorder, may complete a sworn affidavit for change of address within the county in which the elector is registered, stating that, on the date of the election, the elector is living at the new address in the new precinct within the municipality. Upon the receipt of the request, the county clerk and recorder shall verify the registration of the elector and shall, upon verification, issue or authorize a certificate of registration, showing the information required in section
1-2-216
, C.R.S., plus the change of address. The judges shall allow the registered elector to vote in the precinct where the new address is located. The judges of election shall use the certificate of registration as a substitute registration page, entering the date of the election and pollbook ballot number on the certificate and including it with the registration book when it is returned to the clerk following the election.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 2, § 17, eff. 2/18/2014.
L. 83: Entire section added, p. 358, § 32, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 328, § 85, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 2178, § 40, effective June 2. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1708, § 3, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1774, § 41, effective 1/1/1995. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 857, § 103, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 61, § 17, effective February 18.
For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 3 - NOMINATIONS (§§ 31-10-301 — 31-10-306) › Section 31-10-301 - Electors eligible to hold municipal office

Every registered elector eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election may circulate a nominating petition and hold office in any municipality, unless another age is required by local charter or ordinance, if he or she has resided in the municipality or municipality and ward, as the case may be, from which he or she is to be elected for a period of at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. In case of an annexation, any person who has resided within the territory annexed for the prescribed time shall be deemed to have met the residence requirements for the municipality and precinct to which the territory was annexed. No person may be a candidate for two municipal offices at the same election nor hold two elective municipal offices simultaneously; except that, in statutory cities, the offices of clerk and treasurer may be sought and held by the same person.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 2,§ 18, eff. 2/18/2014.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1043, § 1, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 1259, § 14, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 1292, § 13, effective April 6. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 61, § 18, effective February 18.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-301 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 3 - NOMINATIONS (§§ 31-10-301 — 31-10-306) › Section 31-10-303 - Withdrawal from nominations

(1)
Any person who has been nominated and who has accepted a nomination may cause his or her name to be withdrawn from such nomination at any time prior to sixty-three days before election by a written affidavit withdrawing from such nomination. The affidavit stating withdrawal shall be signed by the candidate and filed with the clerk.
(2)
Repealed.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 104,§ 4, eff. 8/8/2018.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 230,§ 8, eff. 8/5/2015.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1044, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 1176, § 12, effective July 1. L. 2015: (1) amended, (HB 15-1130), ch. 230, p. 856, § 8, effective August 5. L. 2018: (2) repealed, (SB 18-107), ch. 104, p. 789, § 4, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-303 as it existed prior to 1975.
(1) For the legislative declaration in HB 15-1130, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 2015. (2) For the legislative declaration in SB 18-107, see section 1 of chapter 104, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 3 - NOMINATIONS (§§ 31-10-301 — 31-10-306) › Section 31-10-304 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2018 Ch. 104,§4, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1044, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1176, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section repealed, (SB 18-107), ch. 104, p. 789, § 4, effective August 8.
Before its repeal, this section was similar to former § 31-10-304 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in SB 18-107, see section 1 of chapter 104, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 3 - NOMINATIONS (§§ 31-10-301 — 31-10-306) › Section 31-10-305 - Objections to nominations

All petitions of nomination and affidavits that are in apparent conformity with the provisions of section
31-10-302
, as determined by the clerk, are valid unless objection thereto is duly made in writing within three days after the filing of the same. In case objection is made, notice thereof shall be forthwith mailed to any candidate who may be affected thereby. The clerk shall decide objections within at least forty-eight hours after the same are filed, and any objections sustained may be remedied or defect cured upon the original petition, by an amendment thereto, or by filing a new petition within three days after the objection is sustained, but in no event later than the sixty-fourth day before the day of election. The clerk shall pass upon the validity of all objections, whether of form or substance, and the clerk's decisions upon matters of form shall be final. The clerk's decisions upon matters of substance shall be open to review if prompt application is made, as provided in section
31-10-1401
, but the remedy in all cases shall be summary, and the decision of the district court shall be final and not subject to review by any other court; except that the supreme court, in the exercise of its discretion, may review any proceeding in a summary way.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 230,§ 9, eff. 8/5/2015.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 286, § 59, effective June 29. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1176, § 14, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1708, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1130), ch. 230, p. 856, § 9, effective August 5.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-305 as it existed prior to 1975.
For the legislative declaration in HB 15-1130, see section 1 of chapter 230, Session Laws of Colorado 2015.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 3 - NOMINATIONS (§§ 31-10-301 — 31-10-306) › Section 31-10-306 - Write-in candidate affidavit

The governing body of a municipality may provide by ordinance that no write-in vote for any municipal office shall be counted unless an affidavit of intent has been filed with the clerk by the person whose name is written in prior to sixty-four days before the day of the election indicating that such person desires the office and is qualified to assume the duties of that office if elected.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 173,§ 76, eff. 5/18/2016.
L. 81: Entire section added, p. 1499, § 5, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 755, § 25, effective April 4. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 591, § 76, effective May 18.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-401 - Appointment of election judges

At least fifteen days before each municipal election, the governing body shall appoint the judges of election. Each judge of election shall be an elector registered to vote in Colorado and shall be at least eighteen years of age. The clerk shall make and file in his office a list of all persons so appointed, giving their names, addresses, and precincts. Such list shall be a public record and shall be subject to inspection and examination during office hours by any qualified elector of the municipality with the right to make copies thereof. The governing body may by resolution delegate to the clerk the authority and responsibility to appoint judges of election.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1499, § 6, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 329, § 87, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 797, § 17, effective August 2.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-401 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-402 - Number of judges

The governing body, or the clerk if authorized pursuant to section
31-10-401
, shall appoint for each municipal election precinct at least three judges of election and such additional judges as deemed necessary.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: (1) R&RE, p. 1177, § 15, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section R&RE, p. 1500, § 7, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-402 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-403 - Certificates of appointment

Immediately after the appointment of the judges of election, the clerk shall issue certificates under his official seal certifying such appointments in each precinct. He shall mail one certificate to each person appointed.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1500, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-403 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-404 - Acceptances

With each certificate of appointment transmitted by the clerk to the judges of election, there shall be enclosed a form for acceptance of the appointment. Each person appointed as an election judge shall file his acceptance in the office of the clerk within seven days after the mailing by the clerk of the certificate of appointment and the acceptance form. Failure of any person appointed as a judge of election to file an acceptance within said seven days shall result in a vacancy. Such vacancy shall be filled in the same way the original appointment was made.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1500, § 9, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-404 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-405 - Vacancies

If for any reason any person appointed as a judge of election refuses, fails, or is unable to serve, it is the duty of the person or any other judge of election to immediately notify the clerk. The clerk shall forthwith appoint another qualified person to serve in the place of the person.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1046, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1500, § 10, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1709, § 6, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-405 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-406 - Removal of judges

Any judge of election who has neglected his duty, or has committed, encouraged, or connived at any fraud in connection therewith, or has violated any of the election laws, or has knowingly permitted others to do so, or has been convicted of any felony, or has violated his oath, or has committed any act which interferes or tends to interfere with a fair and honest election shall be summarily removed by the clerk.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1046, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1500, § 11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-406 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-407 - Oath of judges

(1)
Before any votes are taken at any municipal election, the judges of election shall severally take an oath or affirmation in the following form:
"I, ...., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States and the state of Colorado; that I am a registered elector in Colorado; that I will perform the duties of judge according to law and the best of my ability; that I will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse in conducting the same; that I will not try to ascertain how any elector voted, nor will I disclose how any elector voted if, in the discharge of my duties as judge, such knowledge shall come to me, unless called upon to disclose the same before some court; and that I will not disclose the result of the votes until the polls have closed."
(2)
The judges of election may administer the oaths or affirmations to each other. Each judge shall record and sign any such oaths or affirmations administered by him and shall attach the record to the pollbook.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1046, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1500, § 12, effective July 1. L. 93: (1) amended, p. 1709, § 7, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-407 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-408 - Compensation of judges

The judges of election at any municipal election shall receive in full compensation for their services as judges of election not less than five dollars and not more than the maximum amount allowed by statute for payment to the judges of the general election of the state of Colorado, as determined by the governing body of the municipality.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1046, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1501, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-408 as it existed prior to 1975.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 31 - GOVERNMENT - MUNICIPAL (§§ 31-1-101 — 31-35-712) › MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-11-118) › Article 10 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE (§§ 31-10-101 — 31-10-1540) › Part 4 - JUDGES (§§ 31-10-401 — 31-10-409) › Section 31-10-409 - Compensation for delivery of election returns and other election papers

The judges of election in each precinct shall select one of their number to deliver the election returns, registration book or list, ballot boxes, if any, and other election papers and supplies to the office of the clerk or to such other place as the clerk may designate as the counting center. The judge so selected shall be paid not more than four dollars for the performance of such service.
L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1046, § 1, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1177, § 16, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 31-10-409 as it existed prior to 1975.