Municipal Election Resources on SDMLWebsite

Municipal Election Resources on SDML Website

ThefollowingMunicipalElectionResourcescanbefound on the SDML website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org and by clicking on theLibrary tab, then Elections.

1. Municipal Election Resources - This is a quick linktotheSecretaryofState’swebsitethat contains many resources including the Election

Calendar,InitiativeandReferenduminformation,

Petitions and more.

2. Election School Powerpoint Presentation-This linkistothemostrecentpowerpointpresentation from each year’s Election School.

3. 2018 Municipal Election Calendar- The calendarwillhelpkeepyouontrackregardingall deadlines for publication of election notices as well as timelines for circulation and receipt of petitions, availability of absentee ballots and other election related timelines. 4. How to Circulate a Nominating Petition- This document, created by the Secretary of State’s

Office, provides specific guidelines on timeframes, circulator requirements, signer requirements and filing requirements.

5. Candidate Nominating Petition Requirements

Checklist- This document, created by the

Secretary of State’s Office, provides a checklist for the Finance Officer to reference, when validating a nomination petition, to ensure all sections are completed correctly.

6. What Happens If No One Files a Petition? –

This document provides information regarding recentchangesinstatuteregardingtheprocessfor appointment of elected officials in the event of a vacancy.

7. Municipal Elections Handbook- Updated annually, this document provides information, in laymen’s terms, about the State Statutes and

Administrative Rules related to conducting an election. It has a frequently asked questions section that is particularly helpful in addressing common issues that arise in municipal elections as well as a collection of all necessary Election

Notices and Forms.

8. Municipal Initiative and Referendum- This document, created by the Secretary of State’s

Office, provides a step-by-step guideline for those wanting to file an Initiative or Referendum

Petition with their governing body.

9. Municipal Recall Election Guidelines- This

document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides information regarding publication of notices, petition circulation and filing timeframes, and ballot information for a Recall Election.

10. Election WorkerTraining Powerpoint- This is a quick link to the PowerPoint created by the

Secretary of State’s Office to use for training

Precinct Workers on Election Day responsibilities.

11. Election Day Precinct Manual - Thisisaquick link to the Secretary of State’s document that goes through all information needed on Election

Day.

12. Election Code Book- This is a quick link to the

Secretary of State’s Election Code Book that spells out all South Dakota Codified Law and

Administrative Rules of South Dakota that govern Elections in the state. This document is updated anytime there is a change.

13. Poll Watcher Guidelines- This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, providesinformationforthosewantingtobepoll watchers on Election Day.

14. Polling Place Voter Key- This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides a flow chart for Election Workers and others to use as they determine voter eligibility. 15. Voter Registration Forms- This is a quick link to the Secretary of State’s Office website that provides information to the user on how and wheretoregistertovoteinSouthDakotaaswell asaRegistrationFormtodownload.Thesitealso provides information to public Agencies who assist people with voter registration.

16. Guidelines for Absentee Voting Process- This document, created by the Secretary of State’s

Office, provides information on the process that a municipality must follow to implement the

Absentee voting process.

17. Absentee Ballot Log (Sample)- This document providesatemplatetouseforanAbsenteeBallot

Log.

18. Elections Supplies List (Sample) - This document provides a good list to start from for creating your own Election Day supplies list.

19. ElectionDayChecklistforMunicipalElection

Board (Sample) – This document provides a good list to start from for creating your own

Election Day Checklist for setting up the actual voting site, organizing election workers, and processing ballots.

20. Oath of Office- This is a sample oath to use for elected or appointed municipal officials.

21. Recount Manual- This is a quick link to the document, created by the Secretary of State’s

Office, to provide information regarding procedurestofollowintheeventthatarecountis either requested via petition or required by law.