HomeMy WebLinkAbout1021 - REGARDING calling for a special election to be held on July 10, 2007RESOLUTION NO. 1021
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO
FILL A CTI'Y COUNCIL VACANCY TO BE HELD BY MAIL
BALLOT ON JULY 10, 2007, AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO.
WHEREAS, Councilmember Eldridge passed away on May 13, 2007 creating a vacancy
on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8 of the Charter of the City of Boulder, as amended, the
City Council in such circumstances shall by resolution call for a special election to be
held within 60 days to fill the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of [he City to hold
this special election by mail ballot;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF
BOULDER, COLORADO THAT
Section 1. There shall be a special election held on Tuesday, July 1Q 2007, to fill the
Council vacancy. This election shall be held by mail ballot.
Section 2. The practice of the City Clerk in accepting the affidavit of consent of
candidates and in verifying signatures on nomination petitions for [his vacancy under
Charter Sections 23 and 24 on and after May 16 and through May 25, 2007. The form of
the candidate's consent, as specified in Charter Section 7, shall be modified [o reflect the
fact [hat the election in question will be a special election, not a general election.
Section 3. The last date for signing and completing petitions is May 25, 2007 and the last
date for amending petitions is Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
Section 4. The last date for withdrawing a nomination is Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify and file the list of the candidates duly nominated
on May 29, 2007.
Section 6. The election shall be conducted under the provisions of the Colorado
Constitution, the charter and ordinances of the city, and the Boulder Revised Code, 1981,
and this resolution, and all contrary provisions of the statutes of the State of Colorado are
hereby superseded. The officers of the City are authorized to take all action necessary or
appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution, and to contract with the County
Clerk for conducting the election.
Section 7. The City Clerk of the City of Boulder shall give public notice of the election
in the manner required by Charter Section 31 and by law for Council elections.
Section 8. This resolution shall become effective on May 15, 2007.
ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 2007.
Mark Ruzzin
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk on behal of the
Director of Finance and Record