HomeMy WebLinkAbout08425ORDINANCE NO. 8425
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE V OF THE
PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POWERS OF THE
CITY CLERK UNDER THE CITY’S ELECTION CODE
WHEREAS, the City Clerk (“Clerk”) is the election official responsible for rendering all
interpretations and initial decisions as to controversies arising in the operation of the City’s
Election Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Election Code to clarify the powers of
the Clerk with regard to elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
(brackets indicate matter being deleted, underscoring indicates new matter being added)
SECTION 1.
Subsection 5-1-5(a) of Chapter 1, Title V of the Pueblo Municipal Code, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-1-5. Powers of Clerk and deputy.
(a) Except where otherwise provided in this election code, the Clerk shall render all
interpretations and shall make all initial decisions as to controversies or other matters
[.] including, but not limited to:
arising in the operation of this election code
(1) Determining qualifications of a candidate; and
(2) Auditing the reports of a candidate, candidate committee, issue
committee, or political committee submitted pursuant to this election code.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED December 12, 2011
BY: Leroy Garcia
COUNCILPERSON
PASSED AND APPROVED: December 27, 2011
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
DATE: AGENDA ITEM # R-3
December 12, 2011
DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk’s Office
Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE V OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO POWERS OF THE CITY CLERK UNDER THE CITY’S ELECTION CODE
ISSUE:
Should Council amend the Pueblo Election Code to clarify the City Clerk’s powers in regard to
certain election matters?
RECOMMENDATION:
Council should adopt the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The enclosed Ordinance amends the City’s Election Code to clarify the powers of the City Clerk.
Although the current Election Code arguably grants these specific powers, the amendment
makes clear that the City Clerk has the authority to verify candidate qualifications, and audit
reports submitted pursuant to the Fair Campaign Practices Act, section 1-45-101, et seq.,
C.R.S., as adopted by the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None anticipated.