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WHEREAS, article V, section 5B of the city charter provides that th(�
canvassing committee "shall record the results of the election and proceed t(II
tabulate the absentee ballots and certify the results"; and,
WHEREAS, the canvassing committee is comprised of a majority of th'i
city commission and the city clerk; and,
WHEREAS, a majority • the city commission are candidates in th'I
election which is scheduled for February 10, 2004, and one or more of thl-
remaining commissioners might be actively supporting a candidate; and,
WHEREAS, the participation of commissioners as candidates or theil
involvement in actively supporting the campaign of a candidate creates a confli
of interest with their duties as members of the canvassing committee; and, I
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to avoid
conflict of interest and to maintain the integrity of the election process, an
therefore, desire to designate a disinterested government official to exercise the
duties as members of the canvassing committee. I
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