HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_25-07/08_01/10/2008RESOLUTION NO. 25-07/08
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 11, 2008, AND IF NECESSARY
THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 1, 3 AND 5 FOR TWO YEAR
TERMS; 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 1, 3 and 5 in the even years; 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 on March 11, 2008; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off
Election on March 25, 2008; and to
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 11, 2008; and if necessary, a Municipal Run-off on Tuesday,
March 25, 2008. The polling locations will be:
Precincts 1072, 1075, and 1076 Tequesta Recreation Center
399 Seabrook Road
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Precinct 1077 and 1079 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 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 11, 2008, and if necessary the
Run-off Election March 25, 2008.
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 Vice-Mayor Watkins who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Paterno and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Jim Humpage X
Vice-Mayor Pat Watkins X
Council Member Dan Amero X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Calvin Turnquest ABSENT
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10th day of
January 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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