This chapter is enacted to provide basic rules and establish election procedures to ensure that all elections are conducted in a fair and proper manner. This chapter shall be interpreted liberally in order to accomplish this purpose and encourage voter participation. Substantial compliance shall satisfy this chapter. Technicalities shall not be used to interfere with, delay, or block elections or cause confusion or a loss of voter confidence in the election system. (Res. 2021-54; Res. 2020-14; Res. 2015-24; Res. 2014-41; Res. 2013-60; Res. 2013-57)