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RESOLUTION NO. 3763
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
URGING THAT PROVISION BE MADE FOR
BALLOT VOTING AT THE ANNUAL UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS.
WHEREAS, one of the most important objectives of the
United States Conference of Mayors is to secure full and accurate
expression of the opinion of its membership; and,
WHEREAS, voting by acclamation, by rising, or by count
of hands, is at times subject to confusion and uncertainty as to
equitable representation of cities participating; and,
WHEREAS, delegates at the current and preceding con-
ferences have expressed themselves as disappointed at the lack of
clarity in present procedu~e when closely contested issues are
under discussion; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors is
vitally concerned with fair, just, and equitable representation
for cities at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the United States Conference of Mayors
be, and it is hereby urged to provide for the use of paper ballots,
when needed, in its sessions. Paper ballots shall be used when at
least one-third (1/3) of those present request the same by a
standing vote.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of assuring equitable
representation for all cities, numbered .ballots should be issued
in blank to authorized delegates upon registration, and that said
ballots, and only said ballots, should be used in voting.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution and shall cause a certified copy hereof to be
forwarded to the United States Conference of Mayors and to the Los
Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Arcadia held on the 16TH day of
FEBRUARY
, 1965, by the
affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BALSER, CONSIDINE, FORMAN, REIBOLD AND TURNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16TH day of FEBRUARY , 1965.
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ATTEST:
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( SEAL)
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