AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-157R, approving an Election Services Agreement with the Hays County Elections Administrator for the provision of Election Services for the City's General and Special Election to be held on November 3, 2020 and, if necessary, a Runoff Election to be held in accordance with State law; authorizing the Interim City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 4, 2020
Department: City Clerk's Office
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Background Information:
Section 31.092 (a) of the Texas Election Code provides that local political subdivisions, including cities, can contract with the Election Officer of the County where the city is located to conduct elections for the city. The City of San Marcos has contracted with the Hays County Elections Administrator since 2005 when the City began having its Elections in November.
This proposed agreement provides that the Hays County Elections Administrator will serve as the official Election Officer and Early Voting Clerk for the City Election. The City Clerk's Office will continue to have an active role in the Election process.
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