(1) As used in this section, "clerk" means an election officer other than the lieutenant governor.
(2) A clerk shall:
(a) comply with all of the following in relation to elections:
(i) federal and state law;
(ii) federal and state rules; and
(iii) the policies and direction of the lieutenant governor; and
(b) diligently learn and become familiar with the law, rules, policies, and direction described in Subsection (2)(a).
(3) A clerk may not alter election procedures or processes to favor, or discriminate against, the following with respect to an election that the clerk is involved in administering:
(a) a candidate;
(b) an individual seeking candidacy;
(c) a ballot measure; or
(d) a proposed ballot measure.