HomeMy WebLinkAbout088-97 RESOLUTION NO. 88-97 SETTING THE POLICY REGARDING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997 WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the California State Elections Code allows the Town Council to establish the number of words allowed in a candidate's statement; determine who incurs the costs associated with producing the candidate's statement; and, determine whether or not a deposit is required of those who wish to include a candidate statement with the voter information pamphlet; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that the candidate's statement for the November 4, 1997 Municipal Election shall not exceed 300 words; candidates shall incur all costs associated with producing the candidate's statement; and candidates will be required to deposit with the Town the estimated total cost of the statement; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville will issue an invoice or refund to the candidate's based upon the final determination of the actual costs to produce the candidate's statement. APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 1997, by the following vote: AYES: Doyle, NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None Waldo, Arnerich, Greenberg, Shimansky APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY .... MAYOR ATTEST: e M t~4..aL_., CITY CLERK