2020 Boards and Commissions

Board of State Canvassers

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Board of State Canvassers
  • Contact Person:
    Robert B. Evnen, Secretary of State
  • Purpose:
    Canvassing the votes cast for all offices and issues certified to the Election Commissioners or County Clerks by the Secretary of State
  • How Many Affectable:
    All Nebraskans
  • How Many Served:
    All Nebaskans
  • 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:
    Members are the Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts and the 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:
    The Term of Office
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    All Expire
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    1
  • Held FY 17-18:
    1
  • Required FY 18-19:
    1
  • Held FY 18-19:
    1
  • Required FY 19-20:
    1
  • Held FY 19-20:
    1
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Yes
  • Shared or Separate:
    Nebraska Secretary of State's Office
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    0
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    0
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    none
  • Spending Authority:
    no
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    Certified the 2016 Statewide General ElectionCertified the 2018 Statewide Primary ElectionCertified the 2018 Statewide General ElectionCertified the 2020 Statewide Primary Election