Conduct of election generally.

The probate judge, the circuit clerk, and the sheriff of the county in which an election is being held under this article, within 10 days after notice in writing to them of the calling of such election, shall appoint three managers, two clerks, and one returning officer to conduct the election in each beat or polling place in the county, and said managers shall all reside in the beats, wards, or precincts where they are appointed to serve and shall be qualified electors at the date of said election. The sheriff shall notify the managers and returning officers of their appointments and shall send out the boxes and ballots to the several beats or voting precincts in the county promptly.

(Acts 1927, No. 478, p. 534; Code 1940, T. 12, §96.)