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Action   8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date:
01/24/2023
Title:
Jail District Board of Directors-Resolution Approving Ballot Language
Submitted By:
Tim Mattix, Board of Supervisors
Department:
Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Richard G. Karwaczka
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
ARS 48-4001 et seq.

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Agenda Item Text:

Acting as the Board of Directors of the Cochise County Jail District, adopt Jail District Resolution 23-01, approving the ballot language for the May 16, 2023 Election.

Background:

By Board of Supervisors Resolution 22-29 (attached), the Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the Cochise County Jail District, contingent on approval by the voters of a funding a source.

Jail District Resolution 23-01 will:
  • Order that the election be held as a mail ballot election;
  • Orders that a publicity pamphlet be prepared and distributed in the manner provided by law; and,
  • Sets the ballot language for the question to be asked of voters regarding the funding source for the Cochise County Jail District.
Ballot language is required to be approved by January 30, 2023 at the absolute latest.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Continue with preparations for the May 16, 2023 election.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

Ballot language will not be approved in a timely manner.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Record Resolution.

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