HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_24-06/07_01/11/2007RESOLUTION N0.24 -06/07
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CALLING A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2007, AND IF NECESSARY THE
MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2 AND 4 FOR
TWO YEAR TERMS; AND CALLING FOR A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007, AND IF
NECESSARY A SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO
BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEAT 1 FOR A
ONE YEAR TERM TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED
TERM AND SEAT S WITH SPECIAL
QUALIFICATIONS; DESIGNATING POLLING
LOCATIONS, AND INSPECTORS OF ELECTION;
ESTABLIGHING ELECTION PROCUEDURES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village adopted the uniform filing and election dates as
preceded by the Legislature of the State of Florida House Bill 742, designating the
second Tuesday in March as the uniform election date for municipal office; and
designating a filing period for such office from Noon on the last Tuesday in January
through and not later than Noon on the second Tuesday in February of the calendar
year; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.01 of the Village Charter provides that
Councilmembers shall be elected at large to Seats 2 and 4 in the odd years; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.05 of the Village Charter provides in the event of a
vacancy on the Village Council because of death, resignation, removal from or
forfeiture of office, and the period of vacancy is to be more than six (6) months, the
Village Council shall provide for a special election to fill the vacancy until the
expiration of the term, and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Article 5 of the Village Code of Ordinances provides
that Council may designate by Resolution inspectors of election, and other incidentals
required to conduct elections in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to
designate polling locations, inspectors of election, and establish election procedures
for the General Municipal Election and Special Election on March 13, 2007; and if
necessazy a Municipal Run-off Election and Special Run-off Election on Mazch 27,
2007; and to
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, A5 FOLLOWS:
ction 1. Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election and Special
Election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007; and if necessary, a
Municipal Run-off and Special Run-off Election on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. The
polling locations will be:
Precincts 1072, 1075, and 1076
Precinct 1077 and 1079
Tequesta Recreation Center
399 Seabrook Road
Tequesta, Florida 33469
First Baptist Church of Tequesta
423 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section Z. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.04 of the Village Charter,
the Village Clerk shall be the Clerk of Elections and shall supervise the conduct of
the General Municipal Election and Run off Election in accordance with the State of
Florida Election Laws and the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
Sec_, ti'on 3. The Village Clerk shall authorize payment of the Inspectors of Election per
the rates in effect by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for poll workers,
inspectors, clerks, and deputies.
Seehon 4. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections shall be appointed a
member of the Village of Tequesta's Canvassing Board for the purpose of conducting
the General Municipal Election and if necessary the Run off Election.
Section 5. The provisions of the Florida Elections Code relating to absentee ballots
shall apply to the General Municipal Election and if necessary the Run off Election,
allowing the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections to canvass the absentee
ballots, and attend the Logic and Accuracy Test for the Village of Tequesta.
Sec, tion 6. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is designated to tabulate
the ballots cast at the General Municipal Election and Special Election, March 13,
2007 and if necessary the Run-off and Special Run-off Election, Mazch 27, 2007.
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Section 7. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to post this Resolution in the Village
Administrative Offices immediately after passage, and provide a certified copy to the
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Council Member Genco
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Watkins,
and being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION
AGAINST ADOPTION
Jim Humpage
Tom Paterno
Pat Watkins
Geraldine A. Genco
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 day of
January, A.D., 2007.
MAY OF TEQUESTA
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Ji Humpage
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