2002-12 Amending Election Code - Simple MajorityKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -12
Introduced by: Borough Clerk
Requested by: Borough Clerk
Drafted by: Borough Clerk
Introduced: 07/18/2002
Public Hearing: 08/01/2002
Adopted: 08/01/2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
AMENDING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 7 ELECT IONS CHAPTER 7.30 PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT OF ELECT IONS
SECTION 7.30.030 BALLOTS - -FORM AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 7.40 CANVASSING AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RETURNS
BY ADDING SECTION 7.40.025 SIMPLE MAJORITY- -
VOTES REQUIRED FOR ELECTION TO OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly would like to ensure that the privacy
of voters is protected by printing the ballot number only on the ballot stub and not on the
ballot; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes states that unless otherwise provided by ordinance, a runoff
election shall be held if no candidate receives over 40 percent of the votes cast for the
office of the mayor, members of the governing body, or school board if candidates run
for a designated seat; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly would like to ensure that this Alaska
Statute provision is addressed in the Kodiak Island Borough Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part
of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: Title 7 Elections Chapter 7.30 Procedures for Conduct of Elections Section
7.30.030 Ballots- -Form is amended as follows:
7.30.030 Ballots - -Form. The clerk shall prepare all official ballots to facilitate fairness,
simplicity, and clarity in the voting procedure, to reflect most accurately the intent of the
voter, and to expedite the administration of elections. The following directives shall be
followed when applicable:
C. Ballots shall be prepared in the manner prescribed by law for state elections, insofar
as such prescription is applicable to nonpartisan elections. The ballots shall be numbered
in series t a'ssu`r simplicity a nd secrecy and t "o prevent. fr aud, the number being p Y Y� 9 placed
in an area set off by perforations for ease of removal
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Section 3: Title 7 Elections Chapter 7.40 Canvassing and Certification of Election
Returns is hereby amended by adding Section 7.40.025 Simple Majority- -
Votes required for election to office as follows:
7.40.025 Sipple Majority- -Votes required for election to office. All ""borough" offices shall
be filled .by the candidate(s) receiving the greatest number of votes.
ATTEST:
Judith A.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIRST DAY OF AUGUST 2002
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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elsen, CM , B• ough Clerk
Gabrielle LeDoux, Borough Mayor
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