DEPARTMENT: Elections
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement Between Dakota County And Cities And Townships In Dakota County To Conduct Postelection Review
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 206.89 requires a postelection review of the state general election by a manual count of the ballots in precincts selected by lot; and
WHEREAS, authorizing the County Election Department to appoint and hire election judges who will conduct the postelection review across all selected precincts streamlines administration and ensures consistency; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 206.89 requires a postelection review of the state general election by a manual count of the ballots in precincts selected by lot; and
WHEREAS, authorizing the County Election Department to appoint and hire election judges who will conduct the postelection review across all selected precincts streamlines administration and ensures consistency; and
WHEREAS, using county-appointed election judges will help to maintain uniform standards, party balance, and efficiency during the review process; and
WHEREAS, jurisdictions shall be billed only if their precinct(s) are selected, and then billed actual cost of the hourly salary of election judges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Assistant County Manager to execute joint powers agreements between cities and townships in Dakota County to conduct the postelection review.
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