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File Number: 18-350 Lastly, this resolution sets the following regulations for candidate statements: ·Establishes a maximum of 200 words for each candidate statement of qualifications; ·Disallows any additional candidate materials to be mailed with the Sample Ballot and Voter Pamphlet; ·Sets a deposit amount of $900.00, to be paid by candidates at the time of filing nominating papers and candidate statements, for their pro-rata share of the costs of printing, handling, translating and mailing the candidate statements. Following the election, candidates will be refunded any overage or billed for any additional costs. 2. Ordinance Establishing Election and Nomination Procedures Section 610 of the Charter of the City of San Leandro states that the Council, by ordinance, may provide for the method of conducting municipal elections. This ordinance provides for the publication of the Notice of Election by the City Clerk, the method of nomination of candidates, filing dates for nomination papers, and time extension if an incumbent fails to file. It also sets provisions for the procedure to be used if no candidate files for an office and provides for the use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937(a), as this ordinance relates to an election, it is effective immediately upon adoption. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts The City’s elections web pages have been updated for the upcoming election. Election information will also be provided to the press, and shown on the City’s Government Access Channel 15. Fiscal Impacts The 2018 election is estimated to cost $200,000. Budget Authority There is $250,000 in the FY 2018-19 General Fund budget (Account 010-11-031-5890) for elections. ATTACHMENTS None PREPARED BY: Tamika Greenwood, City Clerk, City Manager’s Office Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 7/10/2018