HomeMy WebLinkAbout 13-39 Calling Special Election for November 5, 2013 as Coordinated Mail Ballot ElectionRESOLUTION NO.) :5 ' jcj
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2013 TO BE
CONDUCTED AS A COORDINATED MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
WHEREAS, a coordinated mail ballot election will occur on November 5, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds it in the best interests of the Town of Firestone
to call a special election for November 5, 2013 for the purpose of referring to the registered
electors of the Town one more TABOR ballot issues; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-10-108, the Board of Trustees may call a
special election by resolution adopted not less than 30 days prior to the date of the election, and
such election may be held at the same time and place as a statewide general election as a
coordinated election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
Section 1. A special election is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, November 5,
2013 as part of a coordinated election.
Section 2. The purpose of the special election will be to submit to the registered
electors of the Town one or more TABOR ballot issues. The Board of Trustees may submit such
TABOR ballot issues to appear on the ballot of the special municipal election by the adoption of
appropriate resolution or ordinance as required by law.
Section 3. The officers and employees of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to take all necessary and appropriate actions to effectuate the provision of this
Resolution in accordance with Colorado law.
Section 4. Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-10-102.7, the Town will utilize the
requirements and procedures of the Uniform Election Code of 1992, articles 1 to 13 of title 1,
C.R.S., as amended, in lieu of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, article 10 of title
31, C.R.S., as amended, with respect to the special municipal election to be held on November 5,
2013, and such election shall be conducted as part of the coordinated regular election.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 2013.
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TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Chad Auer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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