HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-97-1269)-02/04/1997
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RESOLUTION R-97 -1269
A RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 3,1997,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
TO PLACES 1 AND 2
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General Election
as set forth by Section 41 .001 , Texas Election Code, to be held on
May 3, 1997, at which time the voters will elect a Mayor and City
Council Places 1 and 2, including the conduct of early voting, and
setting a date for a Run-Off Election, if necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
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THAT a General Election is hereby called to elect a Mayor and City
Council Members to Places 1 and 2, to serve until their successors
are duly elected and qualified. Such election shall be held in the
cafeteria at Bransford Elementary, 601 Glade Road, Colleyville,
Texas, on the 3rd day of May, 1997, from 7:00 AM. to 7:00 P.M.
THAT if a Run-Off Election is necessary, it shall be held on the 31st
day of May, 1997, in the cafeteria at Bransford Elementary, 601
Glade Road, Colleyville, Texas, from 7:00 AM. to 7:00 P.M.
THAT qualified persons for City Council Offices may file as
candidates by filing applications in the office of the City Secretary
5400 Bransford Road, from 8:00 AM., until 4:30 P.M., February 17
through March 18, 1997, and from 8:00 AM., until 5:00 P.M., on
March 19, 1997.
THAT early voting shall commence at City Hall on April 14, 1997, and
shall continue Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM., until 4:30 P.M.,
on April 29,1997, and on Saturday, April 26,1997, from 9:00 AM.,
until 3:00 P.M.
THAT voting machines shall be employed for the regular municipal
election, including early voting, herein ordered in compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 121 of the Texas Election Code, as amended.
Resolution R-97-1269
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THAT the following persons shall be the officers who shall conduct
the election:
Helen Lear - Presiding Judge
Sharon Lambert - Alternate Presiding Judge
and no more than seven (7) eligible persons as clerks whom the
election judge shall appoint.
Sec. 7.
THAT the election clerks serving the Election shall also serve as the
Early Voting Ballot Board for the election. The Presiding Judge shall
serve as the Board's Presiding Officer.
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I AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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THAT the Election shall be conducted according to the election laws
of the State of Texas and requirements of the Charter of the City of
Colleyville.
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abstentions, on this
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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I City Secretary
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Ed Baker
Mayor