Title
Consideration of and action on an ordinance calling a General Election on May 6, 2017 to elect a Mayor and three Councilmembers.
Body
Summary:
Council positions one, two, three and Mayor are elected in old numbered years. In accordance with the City’s Charter and State law, an election must be ordered between the 88th and 103rd day before Election Day (May 6, 2017). Per Ms. Watkins recommendations, the compensation for the Presiding Judge, Alternate Judge and Clerk will be increased by $2.00. (Judge $12.00, Alternate Judge $11.00 and Clerk $10.00)
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Cost of election is a FY 2016-2017 budgeted item
Recommended action
Adoption of the ordinance.