STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 19, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Bilierae Johnson
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SUBJECT
Title
Receive the report of the Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee and adopt a resolution and order accepting the canvassing committee's report declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 special election held within the City of Dallas - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Chapter IV, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter states, "The city council shall canvass and certify the results of any general or special election in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended." Section 67.003(c) of the Texas Election Code provides that, "..In an election described by Section 65.051 <http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/GetStatute.aspx?Code=EL&Value=65.051>(a-1), the time for the local canvass may be set not later than the 14th day after election day This action authorizes the City Council to adopt the canvass report submitted by the Ad Hoc Canvassing Committee on the results of the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 special election.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.