Res. No. 262-97-10262RESOLUTION NO.262-97-10262
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO ELECTIONS;
ESTABLISHING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST POLICY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,in response to the recent allegations and
investigations into alleged absentee voter fraud,the Miami-Dade
County Commission and the Supervisor of Elections implemented an
Absentee Ballot Request Policy effective November 29,1997;and
WHEREAS,the South Miami City Commission desires to adopt
this policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.An absentee ballot may be requested in
writing.The written request must include the following
information:a.printed name ofvoter;b.residence address;c.
address where the ballot is to be mailed;d.date of birth;e.
voter registration number (ifknown);f.date of the election or
elections of which an absentee ballot is needed;and g.signature
of voter.
Section 2.If the address to which the ballot is to be
mailed isin the municipal boundaries of South Miami,but
different from the residence address,the reason why it should be
mailed to this address must be stated.
Section 3.The lastday written requests will be
accepted by the City Clerk's office for an election is four (4)
calendar days prior to the election.
Section 4.An absentee ballot may be voted in person at
the City Clerk's Office,located at6130 Sunset Drive three (3)
weekdays prior to the election and on election day for voters who
cannot attend the polls on election day.
Section 5.An absentee ballot may be picked upat the
City Clerk's office,6130 Sunset Drive,on the day prior toand
the day of the election by a person designated by the voter.A
picture identification ofthe designee must be presented along
with some form of identification from the voter (must include the
voter's name,residence address and signature)and a written
request containing;a.name of person picking up the absentee
ballot;b.name of voter;c.voter's phone number;d.voter's
date of birth;e.voter registration number (if known);f.
signature of voter.
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Section 6 This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon approval
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December .,1997
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM;
CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Price:Yea
Vice Mayor Robaina:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Young:Yea
Commissioner Oliveros:Yea