2000-021RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, CALLING FOR
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 6,2000; DESIGNATING
A POLLING PLACE; ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS WITHIN
THE CITY; APPOINTING AN ELECTION JUDGE AND AN ALTERNATE
JUDGE; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR EARLY VOTING;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY SECRETARY TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS TO
THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR PRE -CLEARANCE
APPROVAL; ESTABLISHING OTHER PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT OF
THE ELECTION; ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR CANVASSING RETURNS;
ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR RUN OFF ELECTION IF NECESSARY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code (the "Code") specifies that
the first Saturday in May shall be a "Uniform Election Date"; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in Councilmember Place 4; and
WHEREAS, the charter of the City of Southlake requires that an election be held on
the next uniform election date; and
WHEREAS, by this Resolution, it is the intention of the City Council to officially
establish the election precincts within the City, to designate a polling place for the election,
to appoint the necessary election officers and to establish and set forth procedures for
conducting the election; and
WHEREAS, the changes from prior practices may require pre -clearance under the
Federal Voting Rights Act; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED: A special election shall be held in the City of
Southlake, Texas, on Saturday, May 6, 2000, at which the following officer will be elected:
COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 4
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SECTION 2.
TERM OF OFFICE: In accordance with the City charter, the candidate receiving the
majority of votes for such office shall be elected to complete the unexpired three (3) year
term ending May 2001, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified.
SECTION 3.
APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT: Any eligible and qualified person
shall have his name printed upon the official ballot as a candidate for the offices herein set
forth by filing his sworn application with the City Secretary not earlier than March 6, 2000
and not later than 5:00 p.m., April 5, 2000.
SECTION 4.
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED: Except as otherwise provided in this Resolution,
the procedures established by Resolution No. 00-08 for the General Election are adopted
in their entirety including: eligibility for candidacy, election precincts, polling place,
appointment of election judge and alternate and clerks, method of voting, publication and
posting of notice of the election, and procedures and dates for early voting.
SECTION 5.
SUBMISSIONS TO THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: The City
Secretary of the City of Southlake is authorized to make such submissions as are
necessary to the United State Justice Department to seek pre -clearance approval as
required by law.
SECTION 6.
NECESSARY ACTIONS: The Mayor and the City Secretary of the City, in
consultation with the City Attorney, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all
actions necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code in carrying out and conducting
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the election, whether or not expressly authorized herein.
SECTION 7.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED THIS THE 15th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000.
ATTEST:
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Sandra L. LeGrand
City of Secretary
APP VZSTFFO
City Attorney
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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