HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_26-11_11/10/2011 RESOLUTION 26-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2012, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL
RUN -OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 27,
2012, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 1,
3 AND 5 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS; REQUESTING THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT
THE ELECTION; DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS;
NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; 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 1, 3 and 5 in the even years; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta requests the Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections conduct the municipal election; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to appoint the
Village Clerk, or her designee, and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections as the
Canvassing Board, 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 13,
2012; and if necessary a Municipal Run-off Election on March 27, 2012.
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 13, 2012; and if necessary, a Municipal Run -off will be held on Tuesday, March
27, 2012. 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 am. 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 Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to conduct
the election as set forth in the Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services Agreement,
effective January 1, 2012.
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,
precinct advisors, and deputies.
Section 4. The Village Clerk and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections are hereby
appointed to constitute 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 hereby designated to tabulate the
ballots cast at the General Municipal Election March 13, 2012, and, if necessary, the Run -off
Election March 27, 2012.
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 Council Member Brennan and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Tom Paterno X
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena X
Council Member Abby Brennan X
Council Member Jim Humpage X
Council Member Calvin Turnquest Absent
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10 day of
November, 2011.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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