HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_36-10_11/04/2010 RESOLUTION 36 -10
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 8, 2011, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL
RUN -OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 22,
2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS
2 AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS; DESIGNATING POLLING
LOCATIONS, AND INSPECTORS OF ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING ELECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village has adopted the Uniform Filing and election dates as
authorized 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 Council Members
shall be elected at large to Seats 2 and 4 in the odd years; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article V of the Village Code of Ordinances provides that
the Village Clerk may appoint or hire as many inspectors of election, and other election
workers as deemed necessary to conduct elections in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to designate
polling locations, and establish election procedures for the General Municipal Election
on March 8, 2011; and if necessary a Municipal Run -off Election on March 22, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be
held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011; and if necessary, a Municipal Run -off will be held on
Tuesday, March 22, 2011. The polling locations will be:
Precinct 1072, Precinct 1075, and Precinct 1076
Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road
Precinct 1077 and 1079
Village Hall Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 2. 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.
Section 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.
Section 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.
Section 6. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is designated to tabulate
the ballots cast at the General Municipal Election March 8, 2011, and, if necessary, the
Run -off Election March 22, 2011.
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 Humpage who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Paterno and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Pat Watkins X
Vice -Mayor Tom Paterno X
Council Member Vince Arena X
Council Member Jim Humpage X
Council Member Calvin Turnquest X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 4 day of
November 2010.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Pat Watkins
ATTEST:
GE Ok
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