File #: 14-0420    Version: 1 Name: Election Order
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/27/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2014 Final action: 7/8/2014
Title: Consider and take action on an ordinance ordering a General Election for the City of League City, Texas on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect a Mayor and Council Members to Positions 1, 2, 6 and 7; ordering a Runoff Election on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, if necessary. (City Secretary)
Attachments: 1. Data Sheet, 2. Proposed Ordinance
Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance ordering a General Election for the City of League City, Texas on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect a Mayor and Council Members to Positions 1, 2, 6 and 7; ordering a Runoff Election on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, if necessary.  (City Secretary)
 
Background:
 
Approval of this item will order a General Election for the City of League City on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect a Mayor and Council Members to Positions 1, 2, 6 and 7; ordering a Runoff Election on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, if necessary.
 
According to Section 3.005 of the Texas Election Code, an election ordered by an authority of a political subdivision shall be ordered not later than the 78th day before the election.  In 2014 the 78th day before the election is Monday, August 18.   
 
Origination:  City Charter and Texas Election Code
 
                     
FUNDING
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{ X } Funds are available from Account # 010-06-1-608-5360 Election Expense            
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