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File #: HCC-193-FY23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointments Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/3/2023 Final action: 1/3/2023
Title: Re-appointments to Board of Supervisors of Elections
Sponsors: Robert Croslin
Indexes: Appointment
Attachments: 1. Peters_BOSE Reappointment, 2. Castillo_BOSE Reappointment, 3. Payne_BOSE Reappointment

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