2006-331
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-331
Resolution supporting agreements between the City of Janesville
and the Wisconsin State Elections Board regarding use of the
Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS)
WHEREAS, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HA V A) to
create a more uniform voter registration and voting system in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Elections Board (SEB) is charged with
implementing a Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) that complies with HAVA;
and
WHEREAS, local units of government understand their obligations and
commitments as mandated by HA V A and state statutes to administer, implement and
maintain local voter registration information within a centralized SVRS; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Janesville directs the City Clerk to
enter agreements stating the municipality's intention to follow the technology, security,
maintenance, support, and process guidelines developed by the State Elections Board
relating to use of the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS).
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of these Resolutions and
Memorandums of Understanding be sent to the State Elections Board.
ADOPTED:
August 28, 2006
Motion by: Williams
Second by: Wellnitz. Tom
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brien X
Wellnitz, Tom X
Williams X
Brunner X
Wellnitz, Tim X
DeGarmo X
Addie X
APPROVED:
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Steven E. Sheiffer, City ~inager
ATTEST:
TO FORM:
Proposed by: City Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: City Clerk-Treasurer