Title
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate and provide specified election services to certain districts for the March 5, 2024, 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 for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Division 10 of the California Elections Code provides that a city or district may, by resolution, request that the Board of Supervisors authorize the Registrar of Voters to provide the jurisdiction with election services.
Resolutions were filed by the following districts requesting that the Registrar of Voters perform consolidated services for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election:
• City of Soledad
• Chualar Union School District
• Pajaro Valley Health Care District
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.
Resolutions are attached as Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, and Exhibit D respectively. All resolutions are also on file with the Clerk of the Board.
Further, the Governor of the State of California provided a proclamation to all counties for state, congressional, legislative and nonpartisan offices to be nominated at the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. The proclamation is attached as Exhibit E.
Election services will be provided upon approval of the Board of Supervisors. The Elections Department routinely conducts elections on behalf of local cities and districts, which reimburse the County for all related expenses pursuant to a cost recovery contract with districts.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The districts listed have requested that the Registrar of Voters consolidate their election with the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. County Counsel has reviewed and approved the recommendation.
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: Genesis Cabaccang, Elections Program Manager, Ext. 1486
Approved by: Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters, Ext. 1499
Attachments:
Exhibit A - City of Soledad City Council Vacancy Resolution NO. 6019
Exhibit B - City of Soledad Referendum Resolution NO. 6029
Exhibit C - Chualar Union School District Resolution NO. 05_2023-2024
Exhibit D - Pajaro Valley Health Care District Resolution NO. 004-2023
Exhibit E - March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Proclamation