07-15 - 02-20 - Reestablishing an Election Task Force Resolution 07-15 February 20, 2007
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REESTABLISHING AN ELECTION TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council desires community input on the certain aspects of the
city election process in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council could gain this input through the continuation of the
Election Task Force established by Resolution 06-21; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the mission and responsibilities of
the continued Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that an Election Task
Force as previously established; be reconvened, with the following mission, responsibilities,
membership, meeting and reporting requirements:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Reestablished Election Force shall study and report back to the Council on
the current city election process specifically:
A. Produce an Orientation Packet for Council and Mayoral Candidates
B. Review the Code of Ethics for Elected Officials and Members of the
Advisory Boards and Commissioners and recommend changes to align with
current law and practice.
II. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
A. Membership
1. Membership shall be the members of the original Election Task Force
appointed on March 6, 2006.
B. Meetings and Time Frame
1. The Task Force shall meet over a three (3) month period to review the
responsibilities outlined above.
2. Meetings and dates shall be the fourth Monday of each month.
3. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the requirements
of the State Open Meeting Law.
Resolution 07-15 - Continued February 20, 2007
III. REPORTING
A. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings.
B. A report with recommendations will be presented to the City Council
following the final Task Force meeting.
X075-192.6,Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk '
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
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.