Department
Registration & Elections
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement to conduct Special Elections for the City of Fairburn in conjunction with the General Election on November 8, 2022 and Runoff Election on December 6, 2022. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Under the provision of the Georgia Election Code, Section 21-2-45(c)(2), City may, by ordinance, authorize the County to conduct such election.
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: Fulton County has been requested to conduct Special Referendum Elections for the City of Fairburn in conjunction with the General Election on November 8, 2022 and Runoff Election on December 6, 2022.
Per action of the Board of Commissioners on August 7, 2019, that in even-numbered years when Fulton County is holding a regularly scheduled Primary, Primary Runoff, General Election or General Election Runoff, the County will pay the costs of conducting municipal and school district elections.
Scope of Work: Intergovernmental Agreement for Fulton County to conduct Special Referendum Elections for the City of Fairburn in conjunction with the General Election on November 8, 2022 and Runoff Election on December 6, 2022.
Community Impact: Registration and Elections staff is not aware of any community impact.
Department Recommendation: Department of Registration & Elections requests approval.
Project Implications: The approval of this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement will ensure the Department to follow state election laws.
Community Issues/Concerns: Department of Registration & Elections is not aware of any community issues or concerns with this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
Department Issues/Concerns: Department of Registration & Elections has no issues or concerns with this proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
Exhibits Attached:
Exhibit 1: Intergovernmental Agreement Fulton County and City of Fairburn
Exhibit 2: Resolution Establishing a Policy between Municipalities and Fulton County
for Funding Elections and for other purposes
Exhibit 3: City of Fairburn - Ordinance
Contact Information:
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Nadine Williams, Interim Director, Registration and Elections, 404-612-3130