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| | | | | | | | | BILL NO. 21-064 | Ord.No: 19260 |
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21-064 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Clerk to do all things necessary for the holding of a Primary and General City Election within the City of Independence, Missouri, in compliance with the Charter adopted by said City, as amended, and all state laws in reference thereto, and to certify to the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners all names of candidates properly presented by petitions under the Charter and for the holding of a Primary Election on February 8, 2022, and a General Election on April 5, 2022. |
| | | | | | | | Recommendations:
Approval of this ordinance to establish the election calendar for the 2022 Mayor and Councilmember At-Large election.
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| | | | | | | | Background:
Approval of this ordinance to establish the election calendar for the 2022 Mayor and Councilmember At-Large election.
Missouri Election Law and Campaign Financial Disclosure Law call for the financial reports of candidates to be made to the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners and Missouri Ethics Commission. The City Clerk offers assistance to candidates by making a packet of forms available. The materials provided include the required petition blanks, Charter excerpts, Disclosure Law materials, and this ordinance. A list of names will be retained of those who file with the City Clerk the required nominating petitions, notarized Declaration of Candidacy form, and signed Notice to Candidate form.
The City Clerk is recommending the following schedule for election of Mayor and Councilmembers At-Large:
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2022 Mayor and At-Large Election
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Action
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September 7, 2021
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1st Reading of Election ordinance
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September 20, 2021
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2nd Reading of Election ordinance and adoption by Council
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September 21, 2021-8 a.m.
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Candidate packets ready for pick up
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November 1, 2021-8 a.m.
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Candidate Filing – first day-(1st business day)
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November 24, 2021-5p.m.
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Candidate Filing – last day
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November 29, 2021-5 p.m.
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Last day to withdraw as candidate
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November 30, 2021
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Certification of Feb. 8 election deadline
(Notice of Election to JCEB)
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January 12, 2022
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Last day to register to vote in Feb. 8 election
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January 25, 2022
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Certification of Apr. 5 election deadline
(Notice of Election to JCEB)
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February 8, 2022
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Primary election (if needed)
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March 9, 2022
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Last day to register to vote in Apr. 5 election
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April 5, 2022
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General election
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Fiscal Impact:
The Election Board invoices the City for the City's proportionate share of the actual costs associated with these elections.
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| | | | | | | | | Department: City Clerk | Contact Person: Becky Behrens |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Action | | City Clerk Department | Approved | | Finance Department | Approved | | City Managers Office | Approved | | City Clerk Department | Approved |
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| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Type |  | Ordinance | Ordinance |
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