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CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CIVIC
Date: May 04, 2016
Subject: Consideration of State Mandated Resolutions to Consolidate the
General Election on November 8, 2016
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Nevada County and Placer County Elections Divisions have notified the District of
state -mandated preparations for the November 8, 2016 General Election. These
requirements and deadlines must be met before either county can consolidate our
elections. These resolutions begin the election process for the District.
2. HISTORY
Every two years, director position elections take place during the November General
Election. The District is required to submit resolutions to consolidate the District's
election with Placer and Nevada Counties. The resolutions are very routine in nature,
with the only changes being those directors whose terms will expire.
3. NEW INFORMATION
On November 8, 2016 three Director's seats will be up for election. These include:
• Joe Aguera;
• Bob Ellis; and
• Jeff Bender.
The District must submit paperwork to the counties by July 6, 2016. Candidate filing
begins July 18 2016 and regular candidate ng ends August 12, 2016. This period is
extended if an incumbent chooses to not file, making the close of regular candidate
filing August 17, 2016.
Attachment 1 is resolution 2016-08 required by Nevada County Elections and
Attachment 2 is resolution 2016-07 required by Placer County.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist in the FY16 Budget for election expenses.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolutions to conduct and consolidate the District's November 2016
election:
11 Resolution 2016-08 Calling a General District Election (Nevada County)
2) Resolution 2016-07 Notice of Governing Board Member Election and/or Notice to
Submit Measure(s) to a Vote of the Voters (Placer County)
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC
Deputy District Clerk
Michael D. Holley
General Manager
Resolution No. 2016- 07
NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTION AND/OR
NOTICE TO SUBMIT MEASURE(S) TO A VOTE OF THE VOTERS
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
DECLARING AN ELECTION BE HELD IN ITS JURISDICTION;
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THIS ELECTION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTION CONDUCTED ON SAID DATE; AND
REQUESTING ELECTION SERVICES BY THE COUNTY CLERK
WHEREAS, Truckee Donner Public Utility District Governing Body orders an election to be held in its
jurisdiction on November 8, 2016; at which election the issue(s) to be presented to the voters shall be:
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NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE GOVERNING BODY
Said election shall be to fill a vacancy for the following Board Members) who resigned
and/or whose term(s) expired:
Incumbent's
Name
Jeff Bender
Bob Ellis
Joseph Aguera
Division Number
(if applicable)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Regular/Short
Term
Regular Term
Regular Term
Regular Term
Said Directors for this District are elected in the following manner:
X At Large.
There are no divisions in the District; all voters within the District vote for all candidates.
By Division.
Districts are split into areas; only those voters residing in the area may vote for candidates who
run in the area.
Qualified by Division -Elected at Large
Directors must qualify to run by living in a specific division, but all voters within the District may
vote on all candidates.
3. Said District has determined the following election particulars:
• The length of the Candidate Statement shall not exceed 200 words.
• The cost of the Candidate Statement shall be paid by the Candidate.
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MEASURE(S) TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS (IF APPLICABLE)
4. Said District request that the following measures) be decided at this election.
(Specify does or does not)
• Said Governing Board orders the following measures) to be put to a vote of the
residents of the District:
(See attached wording marked Exhibit(s)
5. Said District has determined the following election particulars:
• In the case of a tie vote, the election shall be determined by LOT.
(Specify lot or runoff election)
• The County Clerk is requested to provide election services. If the District requests the
Placer County Elections Division to provide election services, all applicable costs will be
paid for by the District.
(Specify requested or not requested)
6. The District hereby certifies that:
X There have been changes to the District boundary lines since our last election as shown on
the attached map and/or legal description.
_There have been no District boundary changes since our last election, but the District
understands that the Placer County Public Works Mapping Division will verify our District
"boundary lines prior to the election.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer is hereby requested to:
1. Consolidate the election with any other applicable election conducted on the same day.
2. Authorize and direct the County Clerk, at Governing Body expense, to provide all necessary
election services.
This Resolution shall be considered a Notice of Election and Specification of Election Order if
applicable.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District
on the fourth day of May 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Joseph Aguera, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk
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Resolution No. 2016- 08
CALLING GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION
WHEREAS, an election will be held within the Truckee Donner Public Utility District on
November 4, 2014 for the purpose of electing two members to the District Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, whenever two or more elections are called to be held on the same day, in the
same territory, or in part of the same territory, such elections should be consolidated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an election be held on November 4, 2014 for
the purpose of electing three members to the District Board of Directors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Truckee Donner Public Utility District requests the
governing body of the County of Nevada, as prescribed by Elections Code Section 10402
and 10403 to consolidate the regularly scheduled district election with any other elections to
be held on November 8, 2016 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Candidate is to pay for the publication of the
candidate's statement, pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307. The limitation on the
number of words that a candidate may use in his/her Candidate's Statement is 200 words;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truckee Donner Public Utility District agrees to
reimburse the County of Nevada for the District's prorated share of the costs of the election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following vote on May 4, 2016:
YES Votes _ NO Votes ABSENT
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Joseph Aguera, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk