21-A §363. Political committee; choosing candidates and nominees - Maine Statutes

Title 21-A: ELECTIONS

Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS

Subchapter 3: VACANCIES

Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§363. Political committee; choosing candidates and nominees

The meeting of a political committee as required by sections 371, 373, 374-A, 381, 382 and 393 is governed by the following provisions. [1993, c. 447, §3 (AMD).]

1. Time and place of meeting. The committee shall meet at the time and place chosen by the committee.

[ 1997, c. 436, §53 (AMD) .]

2. Duties of committee. The committee shall choose a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The secretary of the committee shall immediately deliver a certificate to the Secretary of State containing the name of the person chosen, his residence, his political party, title of the office sought, and the method by which he was chosen. The certificate must be signed by the chairman of the committee and attested to by the secretary.

A. In an electoral division consisting of more than one municipality, the municipal committee of each municipality shall meet jointly, elect a secretary and a chairman for the meeting and then fill the vacancy. [1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]

[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]

3. Acceptance filed. A person chosen under this section must file a written acceptance containing a statement that the person meets the qualifications of the office sought and declaring the person's residence and party enrollment with the Secretary of State.

[ 1995, c. 459, §30 (AMD) .]

4. Changes in ballot. The Secretary of State shall make the necessary changes in the ballot.

[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). 1993, c. 447, §3 (AMD). 1995, c. 459, §30 (AMD). 1997, c. 436, §53 (AMD).