(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, a local government may use a ranked voting method to conduct a regular election to elect the members of the governing body of the local government in accordance with section 1-7-1003, and the rules adopted by the secretary of state pursuant to section 1-7-1004.
(2) A local government conducting an election using a ranked voting method may adapt the requirements of this article, including requirements concerning the form of the ballot, the method of marking the ballot, the procedure for counting ballots, and the form of the election judges' certificate, as necessary for compatibility with the ranked voting method.
Source: L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 29, § 6, effective February 18.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 13.5 - Colorado Local Government Election Code
§ 1-13.5-602. Watchers - Definition
§ 1-13.5-603. Judges Open Ballot Box First
§ 1-13.5-604. Judge to Keep Pollbook
§ 1-13.5-605. Preparing to Vote
§ 1-13.5-606. Manner of Voting in Precincts Using Paper Ballots
§ 1-13.5-607. Eligible Elector Requiring Assistance
§ 1-13.5-609. Counting Paper Ballots
§ 1-13.5-610. Counting by Counting Judges
§ 1-13.5-612. Defective Ballots
§ 1-13.5-613. Judges' Certificate - Statement on Ballots
§ 1-13.5-614. Delivery of Election Returns, Ballot Boxes, and Other Election Papers
§ 1-13.5-615. Abstract of Votes - Judges to Post Returns
§ 1-13.5-616. Preservation of Ballots and Election Records