HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-21 EC MINUTESENGLEWOOD ELECTION COMMISSION
March 21, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Lay.
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
A quorum was present.
Lay, Warren, Wilson, Smith, Crow
None
Deputy City Clerk Ellis
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City Clerk Crow gave the Oath of Office to Betty Wilson and Ruth Smith .
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The minutes of the January 22, 1991 meeting were approved.
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The Commission reviewed the Charter in each instance where it refers to
"elector." Discussion ensued regarding revising the Charter to reflect
"registered elector" as opposed to "qualified" or "tax-paying" elector in an
effort to more closely conform with Colorado Election Laws and simplify the
election process .
City Clerk Crow apprised the Commission of the history of the "tax-paying"
elector issue. She noted City Attorney DeWitt has confirmed it would be
unconstitutional to restrict elections to "tax-paying" electors.
The Commission expressed concern with §23: QUALIFICATIONS OF COUNCILMEN , th r ee
year residency requirement. City Clerk Crow advised the issue will be on the
November ballot; however, she will request direction from City Attorney DeWitt
as to whether the one-year or three-year residency requirement will be in
effect for Council candidates for the 1991 election.
MEMBER CROW MOVED, MEMBER WARREN SECONDED, THAT BASED ON TONIGHT'S DISCUSSION
A LETTER BE PREPARED TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
RECOMMENDING THE VARIOUS CHARTER CHANGES.
Ayes:
Nays :
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Lay, Warren, Wilson, Smith, Crow
None
None
None
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MEMBER LAY MOVED, MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO ADOPT THE ELECTIONS PROCEDURES
MANUAL AND SUBMIT IT TO CITY COUNCIL EFFECTIVE MARCH 21, 1991.
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion carried.
Lay, Warren, Wilson, Smith, Crow
None
None
None
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Discussion ensued regarding redistricting considerations .
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The was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Election Commission Members
FROM: Loucrishia Ellis, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: April 10, 1991
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 21, 1991
Enclosed you will find a copy of the minutes of the Election Commission
Meeting, March 21, 1991. Please call in the next few days and let me know if
you approve of the minutes or have corrections (762-2405).
Thanks!
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