RCW 29A.04.216
County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.
The county auditor of each county shall be ex officio the supervisor of all primaries and elections, general or special, and it shall be the county auditor's duty to provide places for holding such primaries and elections; to provide the supplies and materials necessary for the conduct of elections; and to publish and post notices of calling such primaries and elections in the manner provided by law. The auditor shall also apportion to the county, each city, town, or district, and to the state of Washington, its share of the expense of such primaries and elections. This section does not apply to general or special elections for any city, town, or district that is not subject to RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330, but all such elections must be held and conducted at the time, in the manner, and by the officials (with such notice, requirements for filing for office, and certifications by local officers) as provided and required by the laws governing such elections. State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.
[ 2020 c 337 § 3; 2013 c 11 § 7; 2011 c 10 § 6; 2004 c 271 § 104.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.
Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.
29A.04.001 - Scope of definitions.
29A.04.008 - Ballot and related terms.
29A.04.055 - Election officer.
29A.04.058 - Election official.
29A.04.073 - General election.
29A.04.086 - Major political party.
29A.04.097 - Minor political party.
29A.04.145 - Registered voter.
29A.04.175 - Special election.
29A.04.180 - Total confinement.
29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.
29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.
29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.
29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.
29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.
29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.
29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.
29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.
29A.04.260 - Exemptions from disclosure—In-person inspection.
29A.04.330 - City, town, and district general and special elections—Exceptions.
29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.
29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.
29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.
29A.04.440 - Election account.
29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.
29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.
29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.
29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.
29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.
29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.
29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.
29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.
29A.04.560 - Election review section.
29A.04.570 - Review of county election procedures.
29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.
29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.
29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.
29A.04.611 - Rules by secretary of state.
29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.
29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.