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ASNC Rules and Elections Committee
Meeting
Saturday, June 14, 2008
- 2 p.m. -
Cycleway Coffee House
5526 Monterey Road
(at Redfield Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90042
http://www.cyclewaycoffee.com/
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AGENDA
| I. |
Opening remarks and welcome to new members *
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| II. |
Stakeholder comments on non-agenda items within the scope of this committee's mandate **
( 2 mins. each ).
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| III. |
Update text of ASNC Standing Rules in order to list official posting locations under the Ralph M. Brown Act (as removed from ASNC bylaws by stakeholder vote on April 28, 2008).
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Timing of addition of posting location in Monterey Hills |
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| IV. |
Review of 2008 election procedures and timeline, for presentation to ASNC Board of Representatives at its next (June) regular meeting -- Chair
| a. |
Date of 2008 election – November 28 |
| b. |
Consideration of option to include paid return postage for vote-by-mail ballots. |
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| V. |
New business for consideration at future meetings
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| VI. |
Adjournment. |
* The ASNC Rules and Elections Committee is open to all Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council stakeholders
** (from ASNC Bylaws) : ART. VIII (COMMITTEES ) All committees shall be composed of both board and non-board members. The following Standing Committee[s] shall be established. 1) Rules and Elections Committee . . . .shall be chaired by the Vice President . . . .shall propose standing rules as necessary. . . .shall organize and administer ASNC elections. . . . shall propose all election rules and procedures. . . . shall prepare all elections materials and shall provide them to the Communications and Outreach Committee for distribution.
The purpose of the ASNC [is to]: 1) Provide a forum for discussion and review of ASNC issues and projects; 2) Engage stakeholders in deliberation and collaboration on matters affecting the community; 3) Promote participation in City governance and decision making processes, and to promote greater awareness and utilization of city services available to (ASNC) stakeholders; 4) Work with other neighborhood councils, communities and organizations on issues of common interest; 5) Advocate ASNC issues to government and private agencies, where there is widespread community agreement; 6) Inform and educate community stakeholders and residents of forthcoming projects, events, and resources available.
Please direct questions about this meeting announcement to the committee chair at:
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NOTE: Here's the 2007 schedule which indicates the kind of schedule needed to hold an ASNC Election:
| Arroyo Seco NC 2007 |
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with write in |
| ENTER ELECTION DATE HERE |
11/24/2007 |
# of days |
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| Formation of the Election (Procedures) Committee |
5/28/2007 |
180 |
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| DRAFT ELECTION PROCEDURES DUE TO DONE & IEA |
7/7/2007 |
140 |
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| DONE first review due to the Neighborhood Council |
7/27/2007 |
120 |
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| Neighborhood Council response to first review due to DONE |
8/16/2007 |
100 |
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| DONE Second Review / Last day for DONE Approval |
8/26/2007 |
90 |
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| Last Day for NC Board to Approve Final Procedures |
9/25/2007 |
60 |
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| Last day to hold election informational meeting |
9/25/2007 |
60 |
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| Election notices should be posted by this date |
9/25/2007 |
60 |
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| Candidate Information Session (CIS) #1 |
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| Candidate Information Session (CIS) #2 |
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optional |
| Last day to post prior to the election |
10/25/2007 |
30 |
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| Last date to hold candidate informational meeting |
10/25/2007 |
30 |
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| Last day for candidate filing if using a printed ballot |
10/25/2007 |
30 |
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| Last day for IEA to receive application for VBM ballot |
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| Last day for 2nd mass distribution if using VBM (app) |
11/3/2007 |
21 |
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| Mail VBM Ballots |
11/6/2007 |
18 |
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| Last day for Voter to receive VBM ballot |
11/17/2007 |
7 |
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| Last day for 2nd mass distribution |
11/17/2007 |
7 |
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| Candidate Forum |
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optional |
| Deadline for Write-In applications (1 day suggested) |
11/23/2007 |
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| Election |
11/24/2007 |
0 |
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