Convening an Electoral Board: What It’s All About and Why It Has To Happen This Week
Local municipal and township council have the responsibility to convene an electoral board whenever objections arise for the nomination of municipal and township offices. For municipalities, these offices include president, mayor, clerk, trustee, alderperson, and municipal library board, whereas township offices include assessor, clerk, trustee, supervisor, and highway commissioner. Don’t miss this program that discusses all things related to convening an electoral board – from determining the legal composition of the board and setting the schedule, to conducting the hearing and defending the board’s decision.
Civil practice lawyers, local government counsel, and government lawyers with intermediate practice experience who attend this online seminar will learn: how to prepare the necessary documents, including Notice of Transmittal and Receipt of Petitions and Objections, Notice of Hearing to Parties, Open Meetings Act Public Notice, and Proof of Service and Service Waivers; how to draft the proposed electoral board rules; the power and duties of electoral boards; responsibilities of the acting electoral board counsel or additional co-counsel; disqualification of statutory members and the need for appointment of Public Members; how to comply with the strict Election Code (and Municipal and Township Code) requirements; how to expedite from initial stages through judicial/appellate review; and much more.
Live Webcast
Friday, September 19, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit