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RESOLUTION 1014 - 1/14/82
JOINT ELECTION RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock and Lubbock Independent School District are
both required by law to conduct elections on April 3, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Art. 2.01c of the Texas Election Code provides for joint elec-
tions when an election is required upon the same day by two or more political
subdivisions occupying all or part of the same territory; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens voting
in said elections to combine such elections into a joint election in order to
reduce expenses and to minimize confusion; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTING JOINTLY:
THAT a joint election of the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Independent
School District be held on April 3, 1982, under provisions of the Texas Elec-
tion Code and other applicable law and in accordance with the following agreed
terms:
1. That common precinct boundaries shall be designated by each govern-
ing body so far as is practical and expedient.
2. That common voting places shall be designated by each governing body.
3. That each candidate for office shall be required to file his candi-
dacy with the appropriate political subdivision for the elective
office sought not later than 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 1982.
4. That a single set of election officers shall be agreed upon and de-
signated by both governing bodies for the conduct of the election.
Such officers may include those qualified to serve for either in-
dividual political subdivision.
5. That the election shall be administered by the City Secretary of the
City of Lubbock and that Mr. Bob Wyett will serve as official liaison
with the Lubbock Independent School District with regard to mechan-
ical and administrative matters.
6. That a joint "drawing for place on the ballot" shall be conducted in
the City Council Chamber at Lubbock City Hall.
7. That a joint ballot shall be used listing all candidates by category
within each respective political subdivision, except such precincts
as may contain voters residing outside the jurisdiction of one of the
political subdivisions. In such precincts, voters residing within a
single jurisdiction shall be given a ballot containing only the names
of those candidates for whom they are qualified to vote. Write in
votes shall be cast upon ballots of a different color from regular
ballots.
8. That there be joint absentee balloting conducted at the Office of the
City Secretary.
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9. That the preparation of election supplies, contacting of appropriate
officials, publication, posting of notices, maintaining of records any
all other routine matters shall be the responsibility of the City
Secretary of the City of Lubbock.
10. That the tabulation of the election returns shall be a joint effort
utilizing the computer facilities of the Lubbock County Computer
Center.
11. That the official canvassing of ballots and announcement of results
shall be individually by each governing body as required by law.
12. That if a runoff election is required by only one governmental sub-
division, it shall have sole responsibility to conduct that election.
If a runoff election is required of both governmental subdivisions,
such runoff election may be conducted as a joint election under these
same rules, law permitting.
13. That all costs of the election shall be divided equally between the
City of Lubbock and Lubbock Independent School District.
Passed by the City Council this 14th day of ry 1982.
B L McALISTEIR, MAYOR
ATTEST:
E elyn G ffga, Ci tary--Treasurer
IAPRROVED AS TO FORM:
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G. Vandiver, First Asst. City Attorney
Passed by the Board of rustees of the Lubbock Independent School District
this day of 1982.
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MONTE HASIE, PRESIDENT
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`APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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arles Cobb, Attorney
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