Title
Adopt a Resolution to direct the Registrar of Voters to:
a. Cancel the East Garrison Community Services District (EGCSD) special election scheduled on May 4, 2021, and
b. Remove the posting for the EGCSD special election and take other actions necessary to effectuate the cancellation of the election.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to direct the Registrar of Voters to:
a. Cancel the East Garrison Community Services District (EGCSD) special election scheduled on May 4, 2021, and
b. Remove the posting of the EGCSD special election and take other actions necessary to effectuate the cancellation of the election.
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 recommends 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) regarding bylaws, regulating elections establishing independence, and structuring community services district boards. Additionally, the Discussion highlights pertinent Board of Supervisors resolutions pertaining to EGCSD adopted to date.
The County requested the special election and may cancel its request; therefore, the Elections Department is not legally mandated to hold this election. Staff will prepare a report and draft resolution for future Board consideration to conduct an EGCSD special election on November 2, 2021. That date is an established...
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