LAC 32:I.715. Uniform Election Dates

A. For each election date, the following dates will apply: 1. On second Wednesday in January, OGB submits nomination sheets to each agency benefits coordinator. 2. The second Wednesday in February is the nomination cutoff date. Nominees must be certified by the OGB chief executive officer or his/her designee before nominations can be accepted by OGB. 3. On the third Wednesday in February, OGB will hold the drawing at its principal office to determine the position each candidate will have on the ballot. All candidates are invited to attend or send a representative. 4. Prior to the first Wednesday in March, ballots will be sent to the proper authority for distribution. 5. The second Wednesday in April is the deadline for OGB to receive completed ballots. 6. By the third Wednesday in April, all completed ballots shall be counted. 7. By the first Wednesday in May, the chief executive officer shall certify the election results to the Senate for confirmation.