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Home My WebLink About6.j. Resolution Establishing an Absentee Ballot BoardAGENDA ITEM: Resolution Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Amy Domeier, City Clerk AGENDA NO. 10; I. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution APPROVED BY: 0,1 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the attached resolution establishing an Absentee Ballot Board in the City of Rosemount. 'ROSEMOUNT City Council Special Meeting: August 4, 2008 SUMMARY Election Judges on an Absentee Ballot Board are authorized to receive, examine, validate, and count absentee ballots. Two judges of opposing political parties work together on the preliminary accepting and rejecting of absentee ballots. With the expected high voter turnout this fall, it is anticipated that a large number of voters will vote by absentee ballot. Therefore, staff would recommend having the board established to begin the preliminary accepting and rejecting of absentee ballots prior to Election Day. RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached Resolution. CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2008 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD WHEREAS, the Absentee Ballot Board shall consist of a sufficient number of election judges appointed as provided in Minnesota Statutes Sections 204B.19 and 204B.22; WHEREAS, the Absentee Ballot Board Election Judges shall meet and take receipt of all return absentee ballot envelopes from the City Clerk at Rosemount City Hall; and WHEREAS, two or more Election Judges shall examine and process said absentee ballots pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 203B. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemount hereby establishes an Absentee Ballot Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 203B.13 Subd. 1 for the purpose of processing absentee ballots cast by Rosemount citizens. ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2008 by the City Council of the City of Rosemount. ATTEST: Amy Domeier, City Clerk William H. Droste, Mayor Motion by: Second by: Voted in favor: Voted against: Member absent: