HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.033.2009A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO,
AUTHORIZING THE PITKIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
TO CONDUCT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009, ELECTION BY MAIL BALLOT,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH C.R.S. 1-7.5-101 et seq.
Resolution No. ~ 3 2009
Recitals
The General Assembly has found, determined and declared that self-government
by election is more legitimate and better accepted as voter participation increase;
and
2. The General Assembly further found, determined and declared that mail ballot
elections are cost-efficient and have not resulted in increased fraud; and
3. By enactment of Article 7.5 of Title 1 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the
General Assembly concluded that it is appropriate to provide for Mail Ballot
Elections under specified circumstances, and under the supervision of the
Secretary of State, subject to rules promulgated by the Secretary of State; and
4. Subsection (3) of Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution of the State of
Colorado permits the ballot issues of various entities to be consolidated at
specified elections, which elections may also be conducted by mail ballot; and
5. The Board of County Commissioners ("Board") finds it to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Pitkin County that the various districts and political subdivisions
in the County be permitted to conduct the election set for November 3, 2009, by
consolidated mail ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Pitkin County, Colorado:
1. The November 3, 2009 election shall be conducted by mail ballot.
2. Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder is hereby designated as the election official for
said Mail Ballot Election, pursuant to C.R.S. 1-7.5-104(1).
3. The various political subdivisions and special districts within the County shall be
permitted to consolidate their ballot issues, under the direction of the Pitkin
County Clerk and Recorder.
4. The Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder shall conduct said Mail Ballot Election
under the supervision of the Secretary of State, and the provisions of Article X,
Section 20, Colorado Constitution and of C.R.S. 1-7.5-101, et seq.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READING, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 22, 2009.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION PUBLISHED BY TITLE
AND SHORT SUMMARY IN THE ASPEN TIMES ON MAY 3, 2009.
ADOPTED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 13,
2009.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, AFTER ADOPTION, IN THE
ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON MAY 24, 2009.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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Patti Kay-Clap~(er, Chai man
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John Ely, County- ney
MANAGER APPROVAL:
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Hilary Fl tc er, County Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION:
Janice K. Vos Caudill
~~ ounty Clerk and Recorder
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COMMISSIONERS