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Acting as the Board of Directors of the East Garrison Community Services District:
a. Adopt a resolution recommending that the Monterey County Board of Supervisors: 1) Direct the Registrar of Voters to cancel the special election on May 4, 2021, and 2) Direct the Registrar of Voters to remove the posting of the special election and take other actions necessary to effectuate the cancellation of the election; and
b. Direct the East Garrison Community Services District to reimburse the Elections Department, in full, for costs associated with preparing for the special election on May 4, 2021.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the East Garrison Community Services District:
a. Adopt a resolution recommending that the Monterey County Board of Supervisors: 1) Direct the Registrar of Voters to cancel the special election on May 4, 2021, and 2) Direct the Registrar of Voters to remove the posting of the special election and take other actions necessary to effectuate the cancellation of the election; and
b. Direct the East Garrison Community Services District to reimburse the Elections Department, in full, for costs associated with preparing the special election on May 4, 2021.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution directing the Registrar of Voters to conduct a special election for East Garrison Community Services District (EGCSD) on May 4, 2021 (Attachment A-Board Resolution No. 20-305). Subsequently, County Counsel determined that the scheduled May special election would create legal inconsistencies with structuring new EGCSD district board terms. To avoid any inconsistencies, Public Works, Facilities & Parks staff is recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to cancel the EGCSD special election scheduled for May 4, 2021. Attachment B-EGCSD Discussion provides detail on the formation of EGCSD, applicable Community Services District law (CSDL...
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