N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal — Ballot Law Commission

Chapter Bal 100 Definitions, Organization and Public Information

Part Bal 101 Purpose and Scope

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 101.01 Purpose and Scope {#sec-bal-101.01 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 101.01}

The rules of this title implement the statutory responsibilities of the New Hampshire ballot law commission.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

Part Bal 102 Definitions

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 102.01 Terms Used {#sec-bal-102.01 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 102.01}

As used in these rules, the following term shall have the meaning indicated:

(a) "Commission" means the New Hampshire ballot law commission.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

Part Bal 103 Organization and Operations

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 103.01 Organization {#sec-bal-103.01 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 103.01}

The commission shall be organized in accordance with RSA 665:1.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 103.02 Duties and Responsibilities {#sec-bal-103.02 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 103.02}

The commission shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth in RSA 665.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

Part Bal 104 Public Information

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 104.01 Record of Board Actions {#sec-bal-104.01 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 104.01}

Minutes shall be kept of commission meetings and of official actions taken by the commission. These minutes shall record those members who participate in each vote and shall separately record the position of members who choose to dissent, abstain or concur. Minutes of commission actions and other records which are not confidential under RSA 91-A:3, II or RSA 91-A:5 shall be public records and shall be available for inspection during the commission's ordinary office hours within 144 hours from the close of the meeting or vote in question unless the 72 hour availability requirement of RSA 91-A:3, III is applicable.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 104.02 Custodian of Records {#sec-bal-104.02 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 104.02}

The secretary of state shall be the custodian of the commission's records and shall respond to requests to examine those records which are subject to public inspection.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 104.03 Copies of Records {#sec-bal-104.03 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 104.03}

Persons desiring copies of commission records shall submit a request in writing which identifies as particularly as possible the information being sought and agrees to pay a copying fee of $.25 per page. If records are requested which contain both public and confidential information, the commission shall delete the confidential information and provide the remaining information.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96

Part Bal 105 Meetings, Deliberations and Decisions

N.H. Code Admin. R. Ann. Bal 105.01 Meetings {#sec-bal-105.01 omnilex-key=us-nh-regs-official--agency-bal--Bal 105.01}

The commission shall meet as required by statute, and at such additional time as are called for by the chairman or by vote of the commission. In case any member of the commission is absent from any meeting or unable to perform his or her duties or disqualifies himself or herself as commissioner, an alternate member who shall have the same qualification as those of the commissioner whose place he is temporarily filling shall perform the duties of commissioner. In an emergency or with the consent of the consent of the parties involved 2 commissioners may act on behalf of the commission.

History

• #6262, eff 6-7-96