§ 113-315.3. Preparation and distribution of ballots; conduct of referendum; canvass and declaration of results. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113‑315.3. Preparation and distribution of ballots; conduct of referendum; canvass anddeclaration of results.

The duly certified agency shall prepare and distribute in advance ofsuch referendum all necessary ballots for the purpose thereof, and shall underrules and regulations drawn up and promulgated by said agency, arrange for thenecessary poll holders or officials for conducting the said referendum; andfollowing said referendum and within 10 days thereafter the duly certifiedagency shall canvass and publicly declare the result of such referendum; exceptthat in the event a mail ballot is used, a mail ballot shall be posted byregistered mail on a prearranged date at least 30 days following announcementof same to each duly licensed voter by the agency, and a return, self‑addressedenvelope of suitable size and construction for containing the completed ballotwith ample postage affixed shall be enclosed along with complete instructionson the voting procedure, these instructions stating that the ballot should bemarked by the voter to indicate and show his preference, then inserted into thereturn envelope, sealed, and posted or returned within 10 days of the date ofthe original or first posting, and on a predesignated date and hour at least 15days after the original mailing and at an open and public meeting, the returnenvelopes described above shall be opened, the ballots counted, tabulated, andthe results publicly declared by the agency or its authorized representatives. (1967, c. 890, s. 11.)