06-21 - 03-21 - Establish Election Task Force Resolution 06-21 March 21, 2006
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council desires community input on the current status of the
city election process in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council could gain this input through the establishment of an
Election Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the mission and responsibilities
appropriate for such a Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that an Election Task
Force is hereby established with the following mission, responsibilities, membership,
meeting and reporting requirements:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Election Force shall study and report back to the Council on the current
city election process and propose change if it is deemed necessary.
A. Review even/odd year election process
B. Review two year term Mayor process
C. Review Code of Ethics with regards to City Code
D. Review Ward system
E. Review Primary process
F. Review Council salary structure
G. Review process for filling vacancy on Council
II. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
A. Membership
1. Membership shall consist of the following:
a. Eight residents that have interest or knowledge in city elections.
b. One member from the League of Women Voters
Resolution 06-21 - Continued March 21, 2006
B. Meetings and Time Frame
1. The Task Force will meet over a ten (10) month period to review
the responsibilities outlined above.
2. Meeting dates shall be the fourth Monday of each month.
3. A quorum must be present to conduct business.
4. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the
requirements of the State Open Meeting Law.
III. REPORTING
A. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings.
B. A report shall be due following the final meeting with recommendations
and be presented to the City Council.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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0Aitttg7Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.