RESOLUTION 5088: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CALL 2016 ELECTIONS
Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution to call the 2016 election.
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Background
City Charter designates the term of office for Mayor and Councilmembers to be four years and that elections shall be held in the fall of even numbered years. The office of Mayor and Council seats for Sahuaro, Cactus and Yucca are up for election in 2016.
Previous Related Council Action
On March 22, 2016, City Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County to provider election services.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
Municipal elections allow residents to participate in local government by choosing their representatives. The Call of Election will notify residents of important upcoming dates.
Budget and Financial Impacts
While the elections have costs for the city, the Call of Election has no associated costs.