Washington State Conservation Commission

Providing service and support to Washington's conservation districts

Introduction to district elections

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News - Elections and Appointments
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Contents

Introduction to district elections
Background about boards
New to elections?
Become a board member
Election procedures
Election calendars
Commission role
Questions?
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Role of the Conservation Commission

RCW 89.08.190 charges the Washington State Conservation Commission with certain duties about elections: "The commission shall establish procedures for elections, canvass the returns and announce the official results thereof. Election results may be announced by polling officials at the close of the election subject to official canvass of ballots by the commission."