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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-03a Chapter 4.02 Filing Periord changesCharter Commission Chair Jonathan J Thomas 763-784-5205 Vice Chair Jason R Reiling 763-923-3775 2nd Vice Chair Jim Battin 763-780-9298 Secretary Brian Amundsen 763-786-5699 James Miller 763-434-4886 Jean Miller 763-786-3959 Bill Doty 763-786-3421 Resolution No. 2012-03a Mounds View Charter Commission Sep 12, 2012 Whereas, the Mounds View Charter Commission has reviewed the requests for updates to Section 4.02 of the Mounds View Charter that are deemed necessary for compliance with Minnesota Statute 205.13 Subd. 1a, regarding the filing period(s) allowed for candidates seeking a city office. Therefore, the Mounds View Charter Commission acting under Minnesota Statute 410.12 Subdivision 7, recommends the following amendments by the addition of the blue and double underlined language and by the deletion of the Red and stricken language. The Mounds View Charter Commission requests the City Council adopt this resolution by ordinance by the required unanimous vote. Section 4.02. Filing for Office. Subdivision 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 205.13, subd. 1a, as amended, no earlier than seventy days nor later than fifty-six days before any municipal election, In a city nominating candidates at a primary, an affidavit of candidacy for a city office voted on in November must be filed no more than 84 days nor less than 70 days before the city primary. In municipalities that do not hold a primary, an affidavit of candidacy must be filed no more than 70 days and not less than 56 days before the municipal general election held in March in any year, or a special election not held in conjunction with another election, and no more than 98 days nor less than 84 days before the municipal general election held in November of any year. aAny resident of the City qualified under state law for elective office may, by filing an affidavit and by paying a filing fee of $20 or by filing a petition in compliance with MN Statute 205.13, subd. 4, as amended, to the City Administrator, have their name placed on the municipal election ballot. Adopted, Sep 12, 2012 Respectfully submitted, _______________________ _______________________ Jonathan J Thomas, Chair Brian Amundsen, Secretary