Section 17-1-8

Chief elections officials. THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER. THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN CODIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURE.

(a) The Secretary of State is the chief elections official in the state and shall provide uniform guidance for election activities. The Secretary of State is granted rule making authority for the implementation of Act 2003-313 under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) The judge of probate is the chief elections official of the county and shall serve as chair of the canvassing board.

(Act 2003-313, p. 733, §1.)