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Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, to remedy a potential violation of RCW
29A.92.020.
(2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW
29A.92.050.
Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized. (Effective January 1, 2024.)
(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, or increasing the number of elected officials on a county commission as authorized by RCW
29A.92.115, to remedy a potential violation of RCW
29A.92.020.
(2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW
29A.92.050.
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 56: See note following RCW
29A.92.720.