HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 3045 Calling the May 6, 2023 ElectionCity of West University Place
Harris County, Texas
Ordinance No. 3045
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, CALLING A
GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FOUR (4)
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 6,2023; PROVIDING FOR EARLY VOTING AND
THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE ELECTION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Election Called. A general election is hereby ordered to be held on May 6,
2023 ("Election Day") from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four (4)
Council Members for the City of West University Place, each for a two-year term, in conjunction
with elections administered by Harris County, Texas ("County") for the City and other local entities.
The election shall be held at locations to be determined by the County.
SECTION 2. Application for Place on Ballot. Qualified persons may file as candidates for
the General Election by filing an application for a place on the general election ballot with the City
Secretary at City Hall during normal business hours and before 5:00 p.m. on Friday February 17,
2023.
SECTION 3. Conduct of the Election.
(a) The Harris County Elections Administrator shall conduct and shall be the clerk for
early voting of the election. The Presiding Judge, the Early Voting Ballot Board, the Tabulation
Supervisor, the Central Station Counting Manager and other special officials required for the
election shall be appointed by the County. The City Secretary shall serve as deputy early voting
clerk. The election shall be conducted according to the Texas Election Code the City's Charter.
(b) The Hart Verity Tabulation software 2.5.0 System shall be used for regular voting on
Election Day and for early voting by personal appearance. Paper ballots shall be used for voting
by mail and such ballots shall be manually counted.
(c) The Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the Assistant
City Secretary, or any one of them, are authorized on behalf of the City Council to evidence
adoption of this Ordinance and to do any and all other things legal and necessary in connection
with the holding and consummation of such election and to give effect to the intent of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Early Voting.
(a) Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at any early voting polling
location designated by the County on April 24 -April 29, 7:00 am- 7:00 pm, April 30 (Sunday) 12:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and May 1 -May 2, 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 pm., in accordance with the provisions of
the Texas Election Code. See www.harrisvotes.com/votinginfo or voters@harrisvotes.com for a
complete list of locations/dates/times tentatively designated by the Harris County Elections
Administrator.
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(b) Early voting by mail shall be conducted by making application for an early voting
ballot with Clifford Tatum, Harris County Election Administrator, Attention: Elections Division,
P. O. Box 1148, Houston, Texas 77251-1148. If by common or contract carrier, send the
application to 1001 Preston, 4th Floor, Houston, Texas, 77002. Voters qualified to vote early by
mail may begin applying for a ballot by mail on January 1, 2023. Applications for ballots by mail
must be received by the Harris County Clerk's Office not later than the close of business on April
25, 2023, unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply.
SECTION 5. Notice.
(a) The form of the notice prescribed by the Texas Secretary of State's Office shall serve
as proper notice of said election. The City Secretary is directed to publish notice of the election,
including any translations required by law, in the City's official newspaper and to post notice of
the election at City Hall as required by Section 4.003 of the Texas Election Code.
(b) The City Secretary is directed to deliver to the County Elections Administrator and
Voter Registrar a copy of this Ordinance not later than sixty days before Election Day.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST AND FINAL READING, this the 13th day of
February, 2023.
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