Except as otherwise provided, each ward constitutes an election precinct. If the number of voters in any ward is greater than five hundred, the governing body may, by ordinance, divide the ward into two or more precincts. If the number of voters in any two or more contiguous wards does not exceed three hundred fifty, as determined by the last regular election, the governing body may, by ordinance, consolidate the wards into one precinct for voting purposes. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section must be adopted and take effect before the time of giving notice of election. Except as provided in §§ 12-14-1 to 12-14-4 , inclusive, the precincts established pursuant to this section must be the election precincts for all state and county elections.
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