File #: 24-0568    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 8/29/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/4/2024 Final action: 9/4/2024
Title: Request for approval of a contract between Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections and Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. in the total amount of $99,600.00, to be paid in monthly installments of $24,900.00, for monitors for the Fulton County November 2024 election, pursuant SEB 2023-025 which has been resolved by a reprimand. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1: Proposal for 2024 Monitors 081224

DEPARTMENT
Registration & Elections

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request for approval of a contract between Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections and Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C. in the total amount of $99,600.00, to be paid in monthly installments of $24,900.00, for monitors for the Fulton County November 2024 election, pursuant SEB 2023-025 which has been resolved by a reprimand. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A ?36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections recommends consideration of the contract. In 2020, the SEB similarly appointed a monitor to observe and report on Fulton County's election activities. The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that Fulton County is following proper laws, regulations, and procedures in the administration of the 2024 election; to provide timely, accurate, and impartial statements and reports; and to offer appropriate recommendations that could help improve the election process. This contract is to provide that monitoring service from a team consisting of experts in Georgia election administration

Scope of Work: The scope of the Monitoring Team's work includes observing all aspects of election related activities in Fulton County, with a focus on the activities listed above. The monitoring will include review policies and procedures, analysis of policies and procedures, observation of wheth...

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