Absentee ballots must be available in any school district election in accordance with chapter 16.1-07. Section 16.1-16-01 applies to school district elections, except:

1.    The members of the school board not subject to a recount and not disqualified under subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 16.1-05-02 shall perform the duties of the recount board; 2.    The school district business manager shall perform the duties of the county auditor when the election is not combined with the county; 3.    The school board takes the place of the county canvassing board; and

4.    All expenses of the recount must be paid as provided in section 15.1-09-21.