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RESOLUTION R-94-991
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RICHARD W. NEWTON'S RESIGNATION
AS MAYOR, AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 7,1994,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR
WHEREAS, Richard W. Newton has resigned as Mayor, and such resignation
has been accepted by the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to fill the remaining term of Mayor, it is necessary for the
Council to call a Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Richard Newton; and
WHEREAS, a Special Election to elect a Mayor to complete the term expiring
May, 1995, as set forth by Section 41.001, Texas Election Code is
to be held on May 7, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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THAT the resignation of Richard W. Newton, serving as Mayor, is
hereby accepted.
THAT a Special Election is hereby called to elect a Mayor to serve
until his/her successor is duly elected and qualified. Such election
shall be held in conjunction with the joint election on May 7, 1994,
from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., at the Colleyville City Hall, 5400
Bransford Road, Colleyville, Texas.
THAT if a run-off election is necessary, it shall be held on the 4th
day of June, 1994, at the Colleyville City Hall, 5400 Bransford Road,
Colleyville, Texas, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
THAT qualified persons for Mayor may file as candidates by filing
application in the office of the City Secretary, 5400 Bransford Road,
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 22,
1994, through April 4, 1994, and from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
April 5, 1994.
THAT early voting shall commence at City Hall on April 18, 1994,
and shall continue Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30
p.m. on May 3, 1994, and on Saturday, April 30, 1994, from 9:00
a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
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Resolution R-94-991
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THAT voting machines shall be employed for the special municipal
election, including early voting, herein ordered in compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 121 of the Texas Election Code, as amended.
THAT returns may be made on forms which are individual or
combined, and the City Secretary for the City of Colleyville is hereby
designated to be the custodian of the records.
THAT the following persons shall be the officers who shall conduct
the Special 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.
THAT the joint and special election officers board serving the
election shall also serve as the early voting ballot board for the joint
and special election. The Presiding Judge serves as the Board's
Presiding Officer.
THAT the special election shall be conducted according to the
election laws of the State of Texas and requirements of the Charter
of the City of Colleyville.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of 4- ayes,
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J an Harris, CMC
City Secretary
Ed McKnight
Mayor Pro Tern