RESOLUTION NO. 02–15

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION IN

THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION

ON APRIL 7, 2015, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MESA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION

RECITALS.

 Pursuant to City Charter §3, the regular election for the City of Grand Junction is scheduled for April 7, 2015.

 The City Council finds that conducting the election by mail ballot is the most efficient method for that election.

 The City Council has designated the City Clerk as the Designated Election Official (DEO) for the special election.

 The Municipal Election Code 31-10-101 et seq, C.R.S., authorizes mail ballot elections for municipal elections.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

1.  The Regular Municipal Election for the City of Grand Junction is scheduled for  April 7, 2015 and will be conducted by mail ballot.

2.  That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into an Intergovernmental  Agreement with the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder for the conduct of said  election (Exhibit A).

 Approved this 7^th day of January, 2015.

         /s/: Phyllis Norris

President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk