Title
Resolution - A Resolution Calling for a General Election to be Held on May 7, 2016; Designating Polling Places; Establishing Election Precincts within the City; Appointing an Election Judge and an Alternate Judge; Establishing Other Procedures for Conduct of the Election; Establishing a Date for Canvassing Returns; Establishing a Date for Runoff Election, if Necessary; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution Calling the May 7, 2016 General Election for the City of Mansfield.
Recommendation
City staff recommends the City Council order the General Election to be held May 7, 2016 and Runoff Election, if necessary, on June 11, 2016 by approving the resolution outlining the election procedures.
Description/History
Pursuant to Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code and the Home Rule Charter, the City is required to conduct its general election on the first Saturday in May. The following positions are scheduled to be on the May 2016 ballot: Mayor Place 1; Council Member Place 2.
The City Secretary's Office is distributing candidate packets upon request.
Justification
The General Election is to be held in accordance with the Home Rule Charter and State Law.
Funding Source
Funds are allocated in the City Council account (01-8806-11-01) for this expenditure.
Prepared By
Jeanne Heard, TRMC, City Secretary
City Secretary's Office
(817) 276-4204
jeanne.heard@mansfieldtexas.gov