Title
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts relating to the conduct of the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts relating to the conduct of the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
SUMMARY:
California Elections Code Sections 10002 and 10400 et seq., provide that a city or district may by resolution request the Board of Supervisors to authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide election services relating to the conduct of an election.
DISCUSSION:
Resolutions were filed by the following districts requesting that the Registrar of Voters perform consolidated services for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The resolutions are on file with the Clerk of the Board and attached in Exhibit B:
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
City of Del Rey Oaks
City of Monterey
King City Union School District
Pacific Grove Unified School District
Soledad Unified School District
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District (Shared Jurisdiction with the Counties of Santa Cruz and San Benito)
Cabrillo Community College District (Shared Jurisdiction with the Counties of Santa Cruz and San Benito)
The services requested consist generally of establishing voting precincts and polling places, preparing and distributing ballots and voting materials, canvassing the voted returns, certifying election results and issuing certificates of election, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The agencies listed have requested that the Registrar of Voters consolidate their elections with the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
FINANCING:
California Elections Code Section 10002 mandates that all jurisdictions requesting election services from the County shall reimburse the County for the services performed. There will be no additional cost to the County General Fund associated with this recommendation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This item is in line with the Board’s vision for providing efficient service and cost neutral administration.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☒ Administration:
Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and
is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and
transparency.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Jessica Cedillo x 1486 Claudio Valenzuela x 1499
Program Manager Registrar of Voters
Attachments:
Exhibit A - State of California, Secretary of State Notice of Offices & Proclamation
Exhibit B - Resolutions