AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-152R, approving an Election Services Agreement with the Hays County Elections Administrator, for her provision of Election Services for the City's General Election to be held on November 5, 2019 and, if necessary, a Runoff Election to be held in accordance with State law; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 20, 2019
Department: City Clerk's Office
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Background Information:
Section 31.092 (a) of the Texas Election Code allows for Local Political Subdivisions to contract with the Election Officer of the County that oversees Elections in which the Local Political Subdivision resides. The City of San Marcos has contracted with the Hays County Elections Administrator since 2005 when the City began having their Elections in November.
If approved the Hays County Elections Administrator will serve as the Election Officer and Early Voting Clerk to conduct the Election on behalf of the City. The City Clerk will still have an active role in the Election process.
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