HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-111 N.C.S. 06/16/2008Resolution No. 2008-111 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A REGULAR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008
FOR ELECTION OF THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND
TWO SCHOOL-BOARD MEMBERS
WHEREAS, under the provisions Article III of the Charter of the City of Petaluma and
the laws of the State of California, a Regular Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday,
November 4, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, there shall be placed on the November 4, 2008; ballot the regular election
of three council members to serve four-year terms expiring December 31, 2012; and two school-
board members to serve four-year terms expiring December 31, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, ORDERED, AND DECLARED AS
FOLLOWS:
Pursuant to the requirements of the State of California and the Petaluma City Charter, there is
called and ordered to be held in the City of Petaluma, California, on Tuesday, November 4,
2008; a Regular Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three council members to serve
four-year terms expiring December 31, 2012; and two school-board members to serve four-year
terms expiring December 31, 2012.
1. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in the form and content as
required by law; and,
2. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to procure and furnish
any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment,
and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully
conduct the election; and,
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3. The polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the
election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock
p.m. of the same day, when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in
Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California; and,
4. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held
and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections; and,
5. That the notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the
City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional
notice of the election in time, form, and manner and required by law.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the r'~ Ap ovecl as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`h day of June, 2008, ~ fo m:
by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Babbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City ~`yttorney
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