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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3763 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. -1- 3763 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 ,~\:?~~~~ SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16TH day of FEBRUARY , 1965. Ma;~;:1f. C~ia ATTEST: ~a~~ C y er ( SEAL) -2- 3763