Fire District Election Schedule 2024
October 10th, 2024 Last day to adopt resolution permitting absentee ballots at the Annual Election. Absentee ballots are optional for fire districts. If previously approved, does not have to be redone. TL§175b(1).
October 31st, 2024 Request County Board of Elections to provide a list of registered voters as of November 18th and to provide the list to the district by November 22nd and order voting machines or other equipment and telephone coverage for the night of the election, if desired and available. EL§5-612(6).
October 31st, 2024 Last day to adopt resolutions designating Fire District Board of Elections, including Chairman and Election Inspectors and/or Ballot Clerks, fixing compensation of the individual members of the District Board of Elections TL§175-a(6).
November 6th – 13th, 2024 Publish Notice of Election (and publicly post) in district newspaper stating the date, place and hours of election; listing offices and propositions, if any, on the ballot; whether candidate petitions are required; the last day for voter registration; the procedure for absentee ballots, if any, and optionally designating the date(s) on which the Inspectors of Election will meet to prepare the register, where the meeting will be held, and the hours of such meeting TL§175(1).
November 18th, 2024 Last day to register at County Board of Elections to be Eligible to vote on December 10th, 2024 in Annual District Election TL§175-a (2) (a).
November 19st, 2024 County Board of Elections to mail lists of registered voters to Fire District Secretary. EL§5-612(c).
November 20th, 2024 If absentee voting is permitted, mail absentee ballots to any registered voter whose registration record is marked “permanently disabled” on receipt of list from County Board of Elections. Ballot must be finalized to complete this task. TL§175-b(2)(g)
November 20th, 2024 Last day to file petitions for candidates for office, if required, or notify secretary in writing of intent to run for office if petition not required. TL§176(7).
November 20th – November 25th, 2024 Post Notice of Election on district website and signboard, if any, at least 15, but not more than 20 days before date of election. Remains on website until December 10th, 2024. TL§175-c (1).
November 20th – November 25th, 2024 Copy of Notice of Election to town clerk for posting on municipal website, if any, bulletin board and signboard, if any, at least 15, but not more than 20 days before date of election. TL§175-c(2) These notices [for websites, signboards and bulletin boards] must include time and place of election, officers to be elected, term of office and any other details regarding matters to be voted on as well as hours of polls being open for balloting. Suggest using regular Notice of Election published in district newspaper. TL§175-c(3).
November 25th, 2024 Suggested meeting date for Fire District Board of Elections to prepare register. Can be any other date you choose after receiving registration books. TL§175-a(3).
December 3rd, 2024 If absentee voting is permitted, last day to receive application for absentee ballot if the ballot is to be mailed TL§175-b(2).
December 9th, 2024 Last day to receive application for absentee ballots if it is delivered personally to the voter or his/her agent. TL§175-b(2).
December 10th, 2024 Election Day- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. minimum may be additional consecutive hours prior to 6:00 p.m. TL§175
December 13th, 2024 File results (Canvass of Election) with Town Clerk. TL§175.
December 17th, 2024 Secretary to deliver a report to the County Board of Elections indicating the persons on the list of registered voters labeled “inactive” who voted at the fire district election.