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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: 7/20/2010
CONSENT ITEM #: 3
MOTION as part of Consent Agenda AGENDA ITEM: Approve Resolution No. 2010-034 Appointing Election Judges for the
upcoming 2010 Elections SUBMITTED BY: Sharon Lumby, City Clerk THROUGH: Bruce A. Messelt, City Administrator
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to appoint election judges who meet the qualifications, to serve at the upcoming 2010 elections.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lake Elmo has legal authority and responsibility to perform certain administrative duties related to the conduct of local elections. Tonight’s action is in accordance with State law and City policies and procedures regarding
performance of such duties.
STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to M.S. 204B.19, subd. 2, the City Clerk recommends election judges to be appointed for the upcoming elections and then the City Council makes the
appointments at least 25 days before the election.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve as part of tonight’s Consent Agenda Resolution No. 2010-034 appointing Election Judges for the upcoming 2010
Elections.
Alternatively, the City Council does have the authority to remove this item from the Consent Agenda and further discuss and deliberate prior to taking action. If done so, the appropriate action of the Council following such discussion would be:
“Move to adopt Resolution No. 2010-34 appointing election judges for the
2010 primary and general elections [as modified at tonight’s meeting].”
City Council Meeting Resolution No. 2010-034 Appointing 2010 Election Judges
7/20/2010 Consent Agenda Item # 3
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 2010-034
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from the Consent Agenda):
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates