HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-495 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on October 16. 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Uilkema
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2001/495
Subject: Candidate Statement of Qualifications
WHEREAS, a review of existing policy regarding candidate statements has revealed that the
existing policy is out of date, and does not reflect current California elections custom and
policy, an updated resolution is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors adopts the
following resolution:
1. Candidate statements shall not exceed 250 words
2. The format and structure of the candidate statement must comply with the 250 word
maximum limit, fit within the allotted space on the appropriate form provided by the
elections official, and meet the font size, darkness, and uniform spacing specifications
as determined by the Elections Department.
3. Candidates shall be charged a pro-rata share of the cost of preparing, producing and
distributing the candidate statements.
4. The Elections Department shall not provide for the distribution of additional candidate
material.
Candidates who choose to submit a candidate statement shall be required to make a deposit
equal to the estimated cost of the statement as determined by the Elections Department. The
deposit shall apply to the cost of preparing, producing and distributing the candidate statement,
including costs incurred as a result of complying with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as
amended. If the deposit does not cover the said costs, the candidate agrees to pay for the
additional costs. If the deposit is in excess of said costs, the Election Department shall refund
to the candidate the excess amount paid.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: (date) October 16, 2001
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supe . ors and County Administrator
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Contact; John Kelly 6-4174
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