Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas Receiving City Secretary's Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 7, 2016 General Election and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve Resolution Receiving Certification of Unopposed Candidates
Recommendation
Approve Resolution Receiving Certification of Unopposed Candidates
Description/History
On February 8, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RE-3206-16 ordering a general election to be held May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing Mayor, Place 1 and Council Member, Place 2. The filing period for placement on the ballot began January 20, 2016 and concluded February 19, 2016. The deadline for the list of write-in candidates was February 23, 2016. One application was received for each place on the ballot. As the authority responsible for having the official ballot prepared, the city secretary is required to certify in writing that the candidates are unopposed for the election. This certification is to be delivered to the governing body as soon as possible after the filing deadlines for placement on the ballot and list of write-in candidates.
The attached resolution contains the Certification of Unopposed Candidates. Following receipt of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates, the Council may take action declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office and canceling the election.
Justification
The Certification of Unopposed Candidates is provided pursuant to Section 2.052 of the Texas Election Code.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Jeanne Heard, City Secretary
City Secretary's Office
(817) 276-4204