HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970311-J - Appoint Election OfficialsRESOLUTION NO. 97&7-3 ,T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1997.
WHEREAS, there will be held a General Election on Saturday, May 3, 1997, to elect
Councilmembers for City of Georgetown Single -Member Districts 1 and 5; and
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas provide that the governing body of a political
subdivision other than a county shall appoint the election officials; and that appointment shall be
made by written order; and
WHEREAS, certain eligibility requirements must be met by the persons appointed to serve
as election judges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1
The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and
declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part
hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the
following policy or policies of the Century Plan, -'Policy Plan Element:
1. Governmental Affairs Policy End 6.0, which states: "A high level of cooperation and
involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations."
2. Governmental Affairs Focus End 6. 1, which states: "All citizens actively participate
in governmental functions."
SECTION 2
Having met the eligibility requirements, the following persons have been found to be
qualified to serve as Election Officials in the May 3, 1997, General Election.
Serving as Presiding Judge for City of Georgetown Voting Precinct "A" at the Georgetown
Public Library, will be Mrs. Mary Herrera -Cruz of 1503 Long Branch Drive, Georgetown, Texas.
Serving as Alternate Presiding Judge will be Mrs. Pat Atkins of 1510 Olive Street, Georgetown,
Texas.
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Serving as Presiding Judge for City of Georgetown Voting Precinct "B" at the Georgetown
Independent School District Administration Building, will be Mr. Robert Schrawger of 140
Blacksmiths Drive. Serving as Alternate Presiding Judge will be Mr. Fritz Daehne.
The clerks who serve at each precinct for the Election shall be chosen by the Presiding Judge
of that precinct.
As Early Voting Clerk, the City Secretary, Sandra Lee, hereby appoints the following
persons to serve as temporary Deputy Early Voting Clerks: Murray Blackman, Assistant to the City
Manager; Cari Speegle, Benefits/Personnel Records Administrator; Ken Jones of 1808 Dawn Drive;
and Randolph Foster of 1613 Park Lane.
Ballots from Early Voting shall be canvassed by an Early Voting Ballot Board. Ms. Mary
Herrera shall serve as Presiding Judge and Mrs. Pat Atkins shall serve as Alternate Presiding Judge
of the Early Voting Ballot Board for the General Election.
SECTION 3
Election officials shall be compensated at a rate of $6.00 per hour. Officials who deliver the
ballots and election supplies to City Hall after the closing of the polls on Election Day shall be
compensated an additional flat fee of $25.00 over the hourly rate for their service.
SECTION 4
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 1 lth day of March, 1997.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Leo ood, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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Attest:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary