10.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 11/18/2014
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2014-40: A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, declaring official and adopting the results of the General Election held on November 4, 2014
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2014-40 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2014-40 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-40
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2014-40 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2014-40
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Resolution No. 2014-40 approves the canvass of the November 4, 2014, General Election which was held in conjunction with the County as part of the statewide election. ARS 16-542A requires the governing body to meet and canvass the election results not less than six days nor more than twenty days following the election.
Financial Impact:
There are no financial impacts of this specific action.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOAL:
11. Effective governance
11. Effective governance
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None other than prior action calling the General Election to be held.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Not adopt Resolution No. 2014-40, but the canvass would still be required to be approved. Providing it in resolution format helps to memorialize the information.
Background/History:
The City of Flagstaff, along with many other municipalities around the state, was required to move its election date for local candidates to the fall of even-numbered years based on recent legislation. The General Election of Flagstaff was held in conjunction with the statewide election which was administered by Coconino County. The results of that election are included in the attached resolution.
Community Involvement:
Empower - Providing for an election of candidates at the General Election places the ultimate power in the voters of the City.