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Elections Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 142-2016 consolidating local jurisdiction elections with the upcoming November 8, 2016 election.
FUNDING: General Fund and revenue from districts that are billed for their portion of the election.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Registrar of Voters is the Election Official for local jurisdictions within the County. The Elections Department can handle the consolidation of the jurisdictions' contests on to the General Election ballot.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Elections Code Sections 10400 et seq. provide for consolidation of local jurisdiction elections with the General Election to be conducted by the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters on November 8, 2016.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This action will consolidate contests on the ballot which will allow for a more efficient use of resources for the ballot.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Forward signed resolution to Elections Department.
CONTACT
Linda Webster x7483