Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Re-appointments to Board of Supervisors of Elections
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor, with Council approval, re-appoint Zachary Peters, Juan Castillo, and Erin Payne to the Board of Supervisors of Elections for a term of four (4) years beginning January 4, 2023 through January 12, 2027.
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Summary Background:
The Board of Supervisors of Elections was established by City Charter to manage all conduct pertaining to City elections. The five (5) members are appointed to four (4) year terms by the Mayor and approved by the Council.
Mr. Peters was appointed to the Board in October 2020 and Mr. Castillo and Ms. Payne were appointed in January 2022, to fill vacancies on the Board from members who retired from service. Mr. Peters, Mr. Castillo, and Ms. Payne have served the Board admirably during their tenure and are interested in continuing their roles on the Board.
Next Steps:
Reappoint members.
Fiscal Impact:
Board members are paid $1,000 annually, funds are included in the Elections budget.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
Meetings of the Board are open to the public. Additionally, the Board conducts various outreach events for voters and candidates throughout the year.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 4 - Foster Excellence in all City Operations
Legal Review Required?
N/A