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Consider a memorandum/resolution to hold a Joint General Election with Killeen Independent School District and the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County.
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DATE: January 23, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Hold a Joint General Election with Killeen Independent School District and the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On May 4, 2024, the City of Killeen (City) will conduct a General Election for the offices of Mayor and three (3) Councilmembers-at-large. On the same day, the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) and the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County (Bell CAD) will conduct their elections. The contract for election services covers Early Voting and Election Day cost sharing and obligations.
State law authorizes political subdivisions, which may be conducting elections on the same day to contract for joint voting. This will allow the voters the opportunity to vote in the county, school and city elections at one location for Early Voting and Election Day. In order to effect this change, the law requires the governing bodies of each political subdivision to enter into an agreement.
The "Contract for Election Services - Early Voting" provides for early voting conducted by the City Secretary on behalf of all three (3) entities. KISD and Bell CAD will each reimburse the City for its one-third (1/3) share of the personnel and miscellaneous costs associated with conducting the Early Voting. Should KISD or Bell CAD not be required to conduct an election, then that entity would not share in any cost of election operations, except for fees accrued and expenses incurred prior to receipt of a written notice of termination.
The "Contract for Election Services - Election Day" also provides that the City Secretary will conduct the election on behalf of all three (3) entities. KISD and Bell CAD will reimburse the City one-third (1/3) of personnel and associated ...
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