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Document: CC RES 06-052 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
THE AUTOMARK BALLOT MARKING DEVICE IN ALL ELECTION FOR
RAMSEY COUNTY
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 06-052
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE AUTOMARK BALLOT MARKING
DEVICE IN ALL ELECTIONS FOR RAMSEY COUNTY
WHEREAS, Congress enacted the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) in 2002 to ensure
that the voting method utilized in every polling place includes a ballot
marking device that is accessible for individuals with disabilities and
provides them the ability to vote privately and independently; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has adopted the local
equipment plan developed by the cities and school districts in the County
to acquire and operate a ballot marking device that is accessible to persons
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has received a state grant in the amount of$1,256,572 to
acquire and operate such a ballot marking device for disabled voters; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota secretary of state has certified the Automark ballot marking
device for use in this state; and
• WHEREAS, the Ramsey County auditor has authorized the use of the Automark
ballot marking device in all elections in Ramsey County; Now, Therefore,
Be It
RESOLVED, that the City of St. Anthony authorizes the use of the Automark ballot
marking device for all elections held in the City (or Town), in accordance
with applicable state and federal laws; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the operation and maintenance of the Automark ballot marking
device be conducted in the same manner provided for voting systems in
the joint powers agreement between the City (or Town) and the County
adopted by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on April 24,
2001; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the city (or town) clerk provide information on the use of the
Automark ballot marking device to the public during the 60 days prior to
the 2006 state primary and public demonstrations of said device during
the six weeks prior to the 2006 state primary, in accordance with state law;
and be it further
• RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Ramsey County auditor.
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Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2006
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Ma ager
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