STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Bilierae Johnson
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to meet and review the returns of the November 5, 2024 special election, and submit a canvass report to the full City Council at its Wednesday, November 13, 2024 City Council meeting or at a special called city council meeting - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Chapter IV, §9, of the City Charter provides that the City Council shall canvass and certify the results of a city election in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. Section 67.003(c) of the Texas Election Code provides the canvass must occur “not later than the 14th day after an election [even numbered year].” The 14th day falls on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
This action authorizes the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to meet and review the returns of the November 5, 2024 special election; and submit a canvass report to the full City Council at the regular scheduled meeting at its Wednesday, November 13, 2024 City Council meeting or at a special called city council meeting, in accordance with the state-mandated deadline.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.