HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 18-05-476 - 05/21/2018 - ELECTIONSSTATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON RESOLUTION NO. 18-0.5-476
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
TO ACT AS THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT FOR A CITY OF
MILTON SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TO FILL THE VACATED
DISTRICT 1/POST 2 CITY COUNCIL SEAT; AUTHORIZING FULTON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS AS MUNICIPAL ELECTION SUPERINTENDENT,
TO CALL SAID SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ACT AS THE QUALIFYING OFFICER TO
PROVIDE SERVICES IN REGARDS TO QUALIFYING CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTION TO SAID SEAT, AND TO UNDERTAKE ANY OTHER SUCH DUTIES AS
ARE NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE HOLDING OF SAID SPECIAL
ELECTION, SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND FEE FOR THE QUALIFYING OF
CANDIDATES;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, due to the recent resignation of Council member Burt Hewitt, effective May
7, 2018, from his District 1 /Post 2 seat on the City Council, it is necessary to hold a Special Election
to fill his unexpired term — which ends December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, because the effective date of resignation for Council member Hewitt is more
than six months prior to the end of his existing term, it is necessary that a special election be called
to fill the remainder of the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, such special election may be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 [O.C.G.A.
21-2-540(c)(1)(B)(iii)); and
WHEREAS, if necessary, a City of Milton run-off election is to be held on Tuesday,
December 4, 2018; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-70.1 & 21-2-45, and Sections 16-4 and
16-5 of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances, the governing authority of the City of Milton may
authorize the Fulton County Department of Elections to conduct elections in the City of Milton
and/or perform any and all functions required by the Georgia Election Code and Rules of the State
Election Board; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the City, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-
70.1(b), shall appoint the municipal election superintendent in a public meeting and the
appointment shall be recorded in the minutes of said meeting; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131(a)(1), the governing authority of any
municipality, at least 35 days prior to a special election, shall fix and publish a qualifying fee for
each municipal office to be filled in the upcoming election; and
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WHEREAS, further pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131(a)(1), such fee shall be 3 percent of
the total gross salary of the office paid in the preceding calendar year including all supplements
authorized by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MILTON HEREBY
ORDAINS THE FOLLOWING:
SECTION 1: There shall be and is hereby called, as of the date of first publication of notice made
by the Municipal Election Superintendent, whose appointment is hereby authorized, a Special
Election to fill the position of City Council District 1/Post 2 on the Milton City Council (the
"Special Election"), which is to be held in accordance with the Georgia Election Code and Rules
of the State Election Board, on November 6, 2018, and if necessary a City of Milton Run-off
Election on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
SECTION 2: In accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, the City Clerk acting as the
qualifying officer for the Special Election, is authorized to undertake such duties as necessary to
accomplish the holding of the Special Election, including the qualifying of candidates.
SECTION 3: The total gross salary for the District 1/Post 2 seat on the City Council of the City
of Milton paid in the preceding year 2017 is $13,000.00 and thus the qualifying fee, based upon 3
percent, is set at $390.00.
SECTION 4: Candidates shall qualify to fill the vacant District 1/Post 2 seat on the City Council
by filing a Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit and paying the required fee to the Qualifying Officer,
or designated agent, Monday, August 20, 2018 through August 22, 2018 between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time at City Clerk's Office, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton,
Georgia 30004.
SECTION 5: Absentee Ballots may be requested from the Fulton County Department of
Registration and Elections. Early/Advance voting will take place on Monday, October 15
through Friday, November 2, 2018 at locations to be determined by the Fulton County
Department of Registration and Elections.
SECTION 6: That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and are hereby
repealed.
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BE IT SO RESOLVED AND ORDAINED, this 21st day of May, 2018, by the Council
of the City of Milton, Georgia.
Attest:
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Sudie AM Gordon, City C erk
Approved:
Joe Lockwo ayor
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