§ 9-15. Election approval process.

(a) List of eligible voters.

The Board of Estimates, with the assistance of the Board and the Department of Finance, shall compile a list of those persons eligible to vote on the establishment of the District and on any question relating to its renewal.

(b) Eligibility criteria.

(1) Persons eligible to vote are the owners of property subject to tax under § 9-8 {"Supplemental Tax"} of this subtitle.

(2) No more than 1 vote may be cast for each tax parcel.

(c) Election.

(1) A ballot shall be provided to each eligible voter for the approval of the establishment of the District.

(2) Each ballot, with a certified signature of the eligible voter or duly authorized representative, must be returned to the Board of Estimates, c/o the Comptroller's Office, within 30 days of the date specified on the ballot.

(d) Percentage approval.

(1) Within 20 days of the end of the election period, the Board of Estimates shall determine the aggregate votes cast by the eligible voters.

(2) If the Board of Estimates determines that at least 58% of the aggregate votes cast approved the establishment of the District, the Board of Estimates shall certify the District and Authority as approved for operation.