4.6. SR 04-18-2016 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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Mayor and City Council 4.6
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent April 18, 2016 Jessica Miller, Executive Secretary/Deputy City
Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Set Primary and General Election Canvassing Board Tina Allard, City Clerk
Meetings Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the following special meetings of the Canvassing Board:
1. Primary Election: Friday,August 12, 2016, at 8:00 a.m.
2. General Election: Monday,November 14, 2016, at 8:00 a.m.
Background/Discussion
The City Council serves as the Canvassing Board for city elections.
Primary Election Canvassing Board Meeting
Per state law, the Council must meet to canvass and declare city election results on the second or third
day after the primary. The canvass may only be held on the second day after a primary if the county
auditor agrees to review primary voting statistics within a time that permits the canvass to be conducted
on that day. Staff requests the primary canvass be held on the third day,which would be Friday,
August 12 in order to have time to process the results and prepare for the canvassing meeting. Past
practice has been to hold the meeting at 8:00 a.m.
General Election Canvassing Board Meeting
Per state law, the Council must canvass and declare city election results 3-10 days after the general
election. There is no regular Council meeting scheduled for this timeframe. Past practice has been to
canvass the results the Friday after the election;however, this year city offices are closed in observance of
Veteran's Day. Staff suggests scheduling the meeting for Monday,November 14, 2016, at 8:00 a.m.
At least three members must be in attendance at the Canvassing Board meeting. The meetings should
take no more than a few minutes.
Financial Impact
N/A
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