4-55B-4: Conduct of election; ballot.

A. The question of authorizing the imposition of a tax under the Historic Building Improvements Act shall be submitted to voters of the county at any general election or special election called for that purpose following the adoption of a resolution pursuant to the Historic Building Improvements Act.

B. The proclamation calling the election shall be filed and published as required pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978] and shall specify:

(1) the date on which the election will be held;

(2) the question that will be put to the voters;

(3) the precincts in the county, the location of each polling place and the hours the polling places will be open; and

(4) the date and time of the closing of the registration books by the county clerk as required by law.

C. The question on the ballot shall read:

"______ For the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of _______ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of __________________ years; or

______ Against the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of ________________ dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of _____________ years".

D. The election shall be conducted and canvassed pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code.