Section 4-55B-4 - Conduct of election; ballot. - New Mexico Statutes

4-55B-4. Conduct of election; ballot.

A.     The question of authorizing the imposition of a tax under the Historic Building Improvements Act [4-55B-1 to 4-55B-5 NMSA 1978] shall be submitted to voters of the county at any general election or special election called for that purpose following the adoption of a resolution pursuant to the Historic Building Improvements Act.   

B.     The proclamation calling the election shall be filed and published as required pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] and shall specify:   

(1)     the date on which the election will be held;   

(2)     the question that will be put to the voters;   

(3)     the precincts in the county, the location of each polling place and the hours the polling places will be open; and   

(4)     the date and time of the closing of the registration books by the county clerk as required by law.        C.  The question on the ballot shall read: 
 

     "______ For the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of ______ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of __________________ years; or 
     ______ Against the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of __________________ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of _____________ years".  

D.     The election shall be conducted and canvassed pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code.