School district election - Absentee ballots - Recounts

Absentee ballots must be available in any school district election in accordance with chapter 16.1-07. Section 16.1-16-01 applies to school district elections, except: 1. The members of the school board not subject to a recount and not disqualified under subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 16.1-05-02 shall perform the duties of the recount board; 2. The school district business manager shall perform the duties of the county auditor when the election is not combined with the county; 3. The school board takes the place of the county canvassing board; and 4. All expenses of the recount must be paid as provided in section 15.1-09-21.