HomeMy WebLinkAbout050-87RESOLUTION NO. 50-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
Establishing a Policy Regarding Candidate's Statements
for Local Election Pamphlets
WHEREAS, Section 10012 of the Elections Code requires the Town
Council to establish a policy regarding candidate's statements
to be distributed in voter information pamphlets;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Danville
resolves:
1. Candidate's statements shall not exceed 300 words.
2. The format and structure of the candidate's statement
may be composed by the candidate but must comply with
the 300 word maximum limit, fit within the allotted
space on the voter information pamphlet page, and
shall meet the type size specifications of the
Elections Department.
3. Candidates will be charged a pro-rata share of the
cost of producing and distributing the voter information
pamphlet (including logo).
4. The City Clerk shall not provide for the distribution
of additional candidate material.
5. Candidates will be required to make a deposit (an
amount equal to 10% of the estimated costs determined
by the City Clerk) at the time the candidate's statement
is submitted to the Elections Department. The deposit
will apply against the cost of producing the candidate's
statement and voter pamphlet.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of June, 1987 by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kennett, Lane, McNeely, Offenhartz, Schlendorf
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