Legislation Details

File #: RES-14:015    Version: 1 Name: Special election for Ward 6 Position 2 vacancy
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/26/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 2/27/2014
Title: A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR ALDERMAN WARD 6 POSITION 2
Indexes: Election - general/special
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A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR ALDERMAN WARD 6 POSITION 2
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has a vacancy in the Alderman position for Ward 6 Position 2; and
 
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that this position be filled by a special election of the citizens of the City of Jonesboro.
 
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
 
1.      We hereby call for a special election to fill the vacancy in the Alderman position for Ward 6 Position 2.
2.      The date of the special election shall coincide with the preferential primary election to be held on May 20, 2014.
3.      The deadline for candidates to file for office shall be March 7, 2014.
4.      The date that the candidates shall draw for ballot positions with the County Board of Election Commissioners shall be March 10, 2014.
5.      The special election shall be certified by the County Board on March 20, 2014 if there is no necessity for a run-off election.
6.      The date set for a run-off election, should one be necessary, shall be June 10, 2014.
7.      The date that the run-off election shall be certified by the County Board shall be June 20, 2014.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of February, 2014.