2016 Boards and Commissions

Board of State Canvassers

General Information

Formal Name:Board of State Canvassers
Contact Person:John A. Gale, Secretary of State
Purpose:Canvassing the votes cast for all offices and issues certified to the election commissioner or county clerk by the Secretary of State.
How Many Affectable:All Nebraskans
How Many Served:All Nebraskans
Year Created:1879
Year Active:1880
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:32-1037
Parent Agency:None

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:5
Who Appoints:Membership is dictated by Neb. Rev. Stat. 32-1037 which provides that the Board shall consist of the Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, and Attorney General.
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:Holds the office of Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, or Attorney General.
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:No
Term Length:Term of office.
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:1
Held FY 13-14:1
Required FY 14-15:1
Held FY 14-15:1
Required FY 15-16:1
Held FY 15-16:1

Operations

Support Staff:Yes
Shared or Separate:Secretary of State's Office
FY 13-14 Budget:0
FY 14-15 Budget:0
FY 15-16 Budget:0
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:No

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Certified November 2012 General Election, certified May 2014 Primary Election, certified November 2014 General Election, certified May 2016 Primary Election.