HomeMy WebLinkAbout40-06 RESOLUTION NO. 40-06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
ORDERING AND CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006;
REQUESTING THE SERVICES OF THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS;
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ELECTION, AND ADOPTING UNIFORM
POLICIES PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND FEES
The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. A General Municipal Election is hereby called to be held in and for the
Town of Los Altos Hills on Tuesday,November 7, 2006, for the purpose of electing two (2)
Councilmembers, each for a full term of four(4)years.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code,the City Council hereby
requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara("Board of Supervisors")to make
available the services of the Registrar of Voters for the purpose of providing the usual services
necessary in the conduct of a consolidated Municipal Election, including the provision of
election supplies and voters'pamphlets.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code,the City Council hereby
requests the Board of Supervisors to order the consolidation of the General Municipal Election
hereby called within the General Election to be conducted within the boundaries of the Town of
Los Altos Hills on November 7, 2006,with respect to which the Board of Supervisors has the
power to order a consolidation. The City Council further consents to and orders the
consolidation of the General Municipal Election hereby called with the General Election.
Upon consolidation, the consolidated election shall be held, election officers appointed,
voting precincts designated, official and sample ballots printed, sample ballots addressed and
mailed, absentee applications handled and absent voter ballots mailed,polls opened and closed,
ballots counted and returned, returns canvassed, and all other proceedings conducted in
connection with the election under the regulations of the Registrar of Voters of the County of
Santa Clara, in accordance with the provisions of the law regulating elections so consolidated.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills recognizes that costs will
be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for
said costs.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a Notice of
General Municipal Election within the time and manner specified in California Elections Code
Section 12101.
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SECTION 6. Pursuant to Sections 10228 and 13307 of the Elections Code, the City
Council approves and adopts the following uniform policies and procedures concerning the
General Municipal Election to be held on November 7, 2006:
(a) Each candidate shall be permitted to submit a Candidate's Statement of no more
than 200 words.
(b) Candidates shall be exempt from charges for the cost of translations mandated by
the Federal Voting Rights Act and the preparation and mailing of said Candidate's
Statements.
(c) Candidates shall be exempt from payment of any filing fee.
REGULARLY passed and adopted this 8th day of June, 2006.
By / _
B -- .e Kerr,Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk