§ 3.20.020. Defined—Procedure.

An "absentee ballot" is the same as a regular ballot and may be applied for in person or by mail from the clerk on an application form provided by the clerk. An absentee ballot may not be issued sooner than ten days before the election. The clerk or designee may deliver an absentee ballot to a disabled person in the city until the polls close on election day. The clerk mails or gives the absentee voter the materials listed below:

A.

A regular ballot;

B.

An envelope marked "absentee ballot." The envelope should be numbered and the clerk should keep a list of how many and to whom absentee ballots are issued;

C.

If the absentee ballot is going to be returned by mail, then the clerk must furnish a stamped, return address envelope. The return envelope containing the absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than election day;

D.

The clerk should check to see if the person requesting the absentee ballot is on the master voter registration list. If not, then the clerk should have the voter sign an oath and affidavit of eligibility and determine if the person is eligible to vote.

(Prior code Ch. 5.2 §9(A))