2018 2:00:00 PM

Monday, January 22, 2018 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg., 745 4th St. , Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.3

Title: FIRST READING, Bill No. 2730, an ordinance providing for the conducting and holding of a primary and general election to be held in the City of Sparks on the 12th day of June 2018, and the 6th day of November 2018; respectively; providing filing fees; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Petitioner/Presenter: Teresa Gardner, City Clerk/Teresa Gardner, City Clerk

Recommendation: Instruct the City Clerk to read the Bill by title and set the date for the public hearing and second reading.

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

Pursuant to NRS 283C.110 and Sparks City Charter, Article V, Section 5.030, the City Council shall provide for the holding of the election, appointment of the necessary election officers and election boards, and adopt by ordinance all regulations.

In addition, the ordinance identifies election dates, municipal offices seeking candidates, the agreement with Washoe County to conduct the election and sets the filing fees.

Background:

Adoption of an ordinance providing for the conducting and holding the the municpal elections is required by Nevada Revised Statutes and the Sparks City Charter.

Analysis:

It is cost effective for the City of Sparks to contract with Washoe County to allow the Registrar of Voters to conduct the city's elections for 2018. The current filing fee for municipal offices is set at $30.

Alternatives:

First Reading

Recommended Motion:

First Reading

Attached Files:

Bill No 2730 Election 2018.pdf

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