RCW 29A.04.540
Training of administrators.
A person having responsibility for the administration or conduct of elections shall, within eighteen months of undertaking those responsibilities, receive general training regarding the conduct of elections and specific training regarding their responsibilities and duties as prescribed by this title or by rules adopted by the secretary of state under this title. Included among those persons for whom such training is mandatory are the following:
(1) Secretary of state elections division personnel;
(2) County elections administrators under RCW 36.22.220; and
(3) Any other person or group charged with election administration responsibilities if the person or group is designated by rule adopted by the secretary of state as requiring the training.
Neither this section nor RCW 29A.04.530 may be construed as requiring an elected official to receive training or a certificate of training as a condition for seeking or holding elective office or as a condition for carrying out constitutional duties.
[ 2011 c 10 § 11; 2009 c 415 § 9; 2003 c 111 § 152; 1992 c 163 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.60.040.]
NOTES:
Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
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.