NCSTRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 17, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Bilierae Johnson
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SUBJECT
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A resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to review the returns of the Saturday, June 10, 2023 runoff election, and submit a canvass report to the full City Council on Monday, June 19, 2023 - 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(b) of the Texas Election Code provides that, "each local canvassing authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass at the time set by the canvassing authority's presiding officer not earlier than the eighth day or later than the 11th day after election day." This action authorizes the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to meet to review the returns of the Saturday, June 10, 2023 run-off election and submit a canvass report to the City Council at a special meeting to be held Monday, June 19, 2023.
In accordance with Chapter III, Section 7, of the City Charter, Mayor Eric Johnson is to submit a request to the city secretary requesting a special meeting be held on Monday, June 19, 2023 to provide for city council's adoption of the canvassing committee's report.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.