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HomeMy WebLinkAbout952134.tiff1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Town of Platteville, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and N/A County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 c521Z4 c Rooia b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f. Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. Page 2 of 6 95234 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices arc due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 352.34 P. Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20. Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those Page 4 of 6 352134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 952134 f Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459, Greeley, CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: 785-2245 , fax: 785-2144 address: P 0 Box 70, Platteville, CO 80651-0070 DATED this /6( day of4„,,.je,,/ , 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD J.A. "Suki" Tsukamoto Dale K Hall, Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners County Attorney Deputy Clerk to the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdiction TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE (Jurisdiction) ATTEST: (Title) DEPUTY TOWN fl FRK C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS.Bi e 6 of 6 952134 f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459. Greeley. CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: 785-2245 , fax: 785-2144 address: P 0 Box 70, Platteville. CO 80651-0070 DATED this / O day of pLt, . ►y n Rt a.), 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD uN A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FO o ty Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM -.7 Attorney for Jurisdic'tion ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County C aa& A k _7YLLQ9' Deputy Clerk kci the Board (Jurisdiction) (Title) ATTEST: (Title) %%1. Depu y Town Clerk C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS.Ie 6 of 6 952134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Town of Milliken, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. Page 2 of 6 952134 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-I § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a'$200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 952134 P Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20. Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995_ d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the -Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 952134 f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459, Greeley, CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: Q70 on -4-13 , fax: Q7!D S 7-0/07s, address: � 1 C0K c qC j I 109 Lroad St 1"x'1;11:kcn, Co 86543 DATED this g day of a,m d✓ , 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD J.A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FORM: my Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdiction Dale K Hall, Chairman ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County Deputy Cler ,C' the Board oglIgl95 (Jurisdiction) ()1Jn or I' I;I1,1(tn (Ti ATTEST: C:\APPs\oFFICE\WPwIN\WPD0CS\95ELECS.Eglge 6 of 6 dAy (7717/) 952134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections TOWN OF LOCHBUIE , hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f. Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to -§ 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. Page 2 of 6 952134 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuanttoC.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. .1• Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. 1. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 952134 p. Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 9521.34 f Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459. Greeley, CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: j63_ 73 , fax: So." - address: O/sti 431;4_ lop kocN Su (es (3o g'o%ooi • DATED this / g day of >3/4Cittrn & i , 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD .A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FORM;. APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdiction Dale K Hall, Chairman 09//g /95 ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County C cc Deputy Clerk ' e Board (Jurisdiction) ATTEST: (Title C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS. We 6 of 6 952134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections The City of Longmont , hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and VDCA.t County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests tiled with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. Page 2 of 6 952134 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.K. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, .lurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 952131 P. Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact'' to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. L The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those g. Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. • c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 952134 f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459. Greeley. CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: (..3o31tcSk-8tuy`k, fax: 13O3) address: 35o V-)ta .51-ttT) , (c7 • Q'V�lA1 DATED this as )- day of P'&-\ txS t , 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD >V .A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FO Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdiction Dale K Hall, Chairm ATTEST: og/is/9s Clerk to the Board of County Co Deputy Cler t i the Board (Title I\IVNi Oft_ ATTEST: (Title) C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS.g14}'Ee 6 of 6 (Jurisdiction) QUA CC W L Nyb`'-1r C t iY Q CQ-V-- 952134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Town of Nunn, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 1160) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County . xaml xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx_xxxxxcoARtidiSx This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. £ Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. g Page 2 of 6 952134 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. in. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 • .1.444 sit p. Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. f The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. • c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of tins Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. c. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840, Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459. Greeley, CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: 897-2385 fax: 353-0945 (Town Attorney) address: P.O. Box 171, Nunn, CO 80648 DATED this / g* day of September , 1995. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD .A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FORM: my Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdic&on Charles S. Unfug Town Attorney Dale K Hall, Chairman 09/ ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County Co Deputy Cler t i the Board (Jurisdiction) TOWN OF NUNN (Title)C�v.� Duane Bayne, Mayo ATTEST: C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCs\95ELECS.Iie 6 of 6 i (A(LiZetil Shirt y A. Hinshaw Town Clerk 952134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Brighton Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and Adams County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f. Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified1-1-110(3) t 1 t1e0 oCounty yd l 5 2rk t le )t 55 days prior to the election, p §§ ( ) C.R.S. g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-7-901 and I -40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. Page 2 of 6 952134 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905 and 1-7- 906(1). k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 952134 p Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20. Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent required or allowed by law. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make those g. Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and manner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. c This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 352134 WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER f Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840 Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459, Greeley, CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: 303-6594101 , fax: 303-659-4103 , address: 425 South Main Street, Br' ton, r i a�� RnF m DATED this 6th day of September , 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD .A. "Suki" Tsukamoto Dale K Hall, Chairm A APPROVED AS TO FORM: my Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM °') /islets Clerk to the Board of County ?-Tht)2 QC_ -- Llepenuty Clerk (' the Board (Jurisdiction) (Title) ATTEST: \j/4/ (Title) (i(21.121-1"^--�,0--6"-e---) X1K[HX Election Official ELECTION OFFICIAL C:\APPS\OFFICE\NPNIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS.Ea'l3e 6 of 6 9S2134 1995 Master Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Town of Frederick, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 7, 1995 coordinated election conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to -address or modify the County Clerk's duties thereunder. WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority, such election to occur via polling place on November 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7- 116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29-1- 203, et seq., C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and �ou ct-t< County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County. 2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct of the November 7, 1995 election. 3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form. Page 1 of 6 952134 b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.or pursuant to local Charter. c. Defend against protests tiled with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S. e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference pursuant to § 1- 4-805, C.R.S. f. Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5-203(3), C.R.S. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and include the information regarding the walk-in location address for application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of this Agreement. ItAccept written 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e).rC d ballot pursuant m e is to be accepted must be filed by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues. g. Page 2 of 6 952.34 Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-4-1101 and 1102. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and 6advissedCountyClerk and an to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § §§ 1-7- 906(1). Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the November 7, 1995 election, with a $200 minimum, plus any additional costs pursuant to 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.4.2.2. In addition, Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If the Jurisdiction cancels the election before its Section 20, Article X notices are due to the County and prior to the County Clerk incurring any expenses for the printing of the ballots, the Jurisdiction shall not be obligated for any expenses. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set forth herein or as its use is specifically authorized by the Code. n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who do not reside within the County or counties where the political subdivision is located. o. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S.§ 1-11-103. Page 3 of 6 952134 P. Prepare Article X, Section 20, Colorado Constitution notices and submit them to the County Clerk at least 25 days prior to the election. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures,ordinances and/or notice of election, if required, and advise County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-124,129(2) and 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1. 4. Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the designated election official and as coordinated election official. h. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction. c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting October 16, 1995 and ending November 3, 1995. d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction. e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk. The County election judges and his be delegated by Itshall heJuripsdiction to the 1County Clerk, to hetpower extent required or allowed by law. g Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the survey of f oftlitse t one and an el returns members thatjurisdiction. eligible lthe to assist, Jurisdiction desires shallake mnthose Page 4 of 6 952134 appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those appointments not later than IS days prior to the election. The County Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time and mariner required by the Code. 5. General Provisions a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this Agreement. • b. Conflict of Agreement with law Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent with the Code as amended in which case the provisions of the Code shall prevail. • c. Liquidated damages provision In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3k of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this Agreement. d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. e.'rills constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment may be made except in writing approved by the parties. Page 5 of 6 952134 WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER J.A. "Suki" Tsukamoto APPROVED AS TO FORM: r my ' tt. rney APPROVED AS TO FORM Attorney for Jurisdiction f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: on :Cireel3 ev. CO aa Extension 3100, fax number: 353 1964, address: — 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction at phone: far °31 X33 -�3��- ; address: a# (0- Scx firdenck C0 gJStr DATED this % iZ day of/ /ej"r. , 1995. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD C Dale K Hall, Chairman ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County C 0 oqlig/gc eputy Cler, o the Board (Jurisdiction) (Title) ATTEST: (Title) C:\APPS\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\95ELECS.Eftge 6 of 6 952134 Hello