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RE: CONDUCT SPECIAL ELECTION OF JUNE 13, 1995, BY MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, by separate Resolution dated March 8, 1995, the Board has set a special
election for June 13, 1995, to consider one or more issues initiated or referred by the electorate,
which issues doe not involve elections or recall elections concerning partisan candidates and will
not take place on the same day as a Primary, General, or Congressional vacancy election, and
WHEREAS, since January 1, 1991, the Mail Ballot Election Act has allowed political
subdivisions of the State of Colorado, including counties, to conduct certain elections in accordance
with the Mail Ballot Election Act, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Clerk and Recorder has presented a plan to the Secretary
of State for conducting a mail ballot election, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 1-7.5-104, it is the option of the governing board
of any political subdivision to determine if an election, which is otherwise eligible, shall be by mail
ballot, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Clerk and Recorder estimates that conduct of the Special
Election by mail ballot will result in a substantial savings to the taxpayers of Weld County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Special Election called for June 13, 1995, shall be conducted in
accordance with the Mail Ballot Election Act and the regulations of the Secretary of State
promulgated thereunder.
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RE: CONDUCT SPECIAL ELECTION BY MAIL BALLOT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 8th day of March, A.D., 1995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
D COUNTY, COLARADO
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Dale K. Hall, Chairman
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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arbara J Kirkmey r, Pro-Te
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Deputy Cler o the Board `� -
eorge E. axter
APPROVED AS TO FORM: gl8-ns.-- s�ae./i- /-t u�
Constance L. Harbe
County Attor ey t X
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W. H. Webster
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W Il� 08 BOARD OF COUNTY
To
COMMISSIONERS Date March 3 , 1995
J.A. "Suki" Tsukamoto U ��
COLORADO From Weld County Clerk and Recorder
sonimr SETTING DATE OF ELECTION f
It is the recommendation of this office to set the date
for the election for the proposed amendment to Article XV,
Section 15-5 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter on June 13 ,
1995 .
The Mail Ballot Election Act, Section 1-7 . 5-104 ,
C.R. S . , requires that a written plan be submitted to the
Secretary of State no later than sixty days prior to the date
of the election.
c : Bruce Barker
County Attorney
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WRITTEN PLAN
For the Conduct of Coordinated Mail Ballot Election
Submitted by: J.A. "SUKI" TSUKAMOTO
Election Administrator for: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
1 . Legal name of jurisdiction: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
2 . Type of jurisdiction: COUNTY GOVERNMENT
3 . Description of election to be held:
regular election
X special election on ballot issues
School District Director
4 . Citation of statute authorizing election: 1-7 . 5-104 COLO ELECTION CODE
5 . Estimated number of electors : 65, 000
6 . Name of chief election administrator: J.A. "SUKI" TSUKAMOTO
7 . County Clerk and Recorder will :
only provide list of registered electors
X be responsible for the election
8 . Number of places of deposit : 1
(If other than your office, list places and addresses on attached sheet. )
9 . Distinguishing mark on ballot & envelope so voter can match them together
(e .g. blue square, red dot, etc . )
Matching ballot numbers are encoded on mail out and return envelope for
each voter.
FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WILL DO:
10 . If ballot packets are returned as undeliverable : Check in, maintain
ballots in file in secured, locked area in Election Dept .
11 . How postage will be handled for ballot packets returned as undeliverable
(e .g. "DO NOT FORWARD" "ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED" )
Return postage guaranteed
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12 . Procedures/person (s) responsible for ensuring compliance with statutes and
rules : Regular sworn deputy clerks in Election Dept will issue, receive,
verify and account for all ballots .
13 . Describe procedures to ensure ballot security:
Ballots will be kept locked in secured area prior to issue and upon
being voted and returned to Election Dept .
14 . Describe procedures for signature verification:
Return ballot envelopes will be verified against voter registration
including number of ballot mailed, date of return.
15 . Describe procedures to ensure secrecy of ballots :
Secrecy envelope will be provided with the official ballot mail out and
return envelope . At the time of processing for counting, the large stub
will be removed from the voted ballot before it is removed from the
secrecy envelope.
16 . Describe procedures to reconcile ballots (if other than recommended form) :
Recommended form will be used.
Date of Submission:
Election Administrator:
...dltSignature : .
Title : WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER
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BE SURE TO ENCLOSE YOUR WRITTEN TIMETABLE
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FOR SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received Date Approved Date Rejected
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