HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-608 c_ 7/7� M
In the Matter of Recognizing Stephen L.Weir
For Earning Accreditation as a
Certified Elections/Registration Administrator RESOLUTION NO.2003/608
WHEREAS Certified Elections/Registration Administrator(CERA)designation is achieved only through a
multi-year course of study conducted by the Election Center's Professional Education Program, including
courses on ethics, voter registration, elections law,planning, communication, and voter participation; and
WHEREAS the Professional Education Program Was recognized in 1996 as the top continuing education
program in America by the National University Continuing Education Association; and
WHEREAS CERA is the highest designation available to elections and voter registration officials; and
WHEREAS of more than 21,000 elections and voter registration officials through America,only 240 have
achieved the CERA status; and
WHEREAS the CERA designation is the culmination of many years of study and training,and is important
in promoting and preserving public trust in the democratic process; and
WHEREAS Contra Costa County is truly fortunate to have Stephen L,Weir,Clem:-Recorder and County
Registrar of Voters, as one of the top designated elections professionals in America;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes,commends,
and congratulates Stephen L. Weir on achieving the CERA designation, and expresses its appreciation to
Mr, Weir for raising the standard for elections and voter registration administration in Contra Costa County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 14, 2003 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
MARK DeSA.ULNIER
Chair
District IV Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA /�416AYLE B\
District I Supervisor District II 'sor
MILLIE GR.EENBERG FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District III Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed this
14d'day of October 2003.
JOHN SWEETEN, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Superviso
By -
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor Mark DeSaulnter