R2009-174 - 2009-11-09 RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE HARRIS
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. TX Code, Section 6.03(g) provides that the governing body of
each taxing unit is entitled to vote for members of the Board of Directors of the County
Appraisal District, and shall determine its vote by Resolution and submit to the Chief
Appraiser by December 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland is entitled to vote and desires to cast votes for the
positions to be filled on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
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That the Official Ballot for the candidates of the Board of Directors of the Harris
County Appraisal District, shown as Exhibit "A is attached hereto and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
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That said Official Ballot indicates thereon the number of votes for each candidate
cast by the City Council of the City of Pearland.
III.
That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Official
Ballot containing the votes cast by the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, and a
certified copy of this Resolution to the Chief Appraiser of Harris County by December 15,
2009.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -174
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That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 9 day of November, A.D., 2009.
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TOM REID
MAYOR
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. R2009 -174
(For Use by Cities Other Than the City of Houston)
CERTIFICATION OF BALLOT
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Tom Reid, Mayor certify that on the 9 day of
November 2009, the City Council of the City of Pearl and
did by resolution cast its ballot for the following nominee to serve as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
(Place an "X" in the square next to the candidate of your choice.)
Ed Heathcott [X 1
Chris Presley
I further certify that a true and correct copy of the resolution casting such ballot is
attached hereto.
WITNESS MY HAND this 10 day of November 2009.
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Harris County Appraisal District
Interoffice Memorandum
• OFFICE OF THE CHIEF APPRAISER
TO: Presiding Officers of Taxing Units
Served by the Harris County Appraisal District
FROM: Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser t.evro--pyt wa.v
SUBJECT: Election of Board of Directors of the
Harris County Appraisal District
DATE: October 15,2009 •
The nomination period for board candidates representing the small cities, school districts, and
conservation&reclamation districts closed October 14, 2009. The names of all candidates
officially nominated to me on or before that date are reflected on the enclosed "Certification of
Ballot"forms.
Candidates for contested positions are listed alphabetically on the ballots in the manner required
by the Texas Tax Code.
Katherine(Toni) Trumbull was the only person nominated for the position representing school
districts other than Houston ISD,and Howard Martin,Jr. and Glenn E.Peters are nominees for
the position representing the conservation and reclamation districts.
Nominated for the board position representing cities other than the City of Houston were Ed
Heathcott, and Chris Presley.
To assist you in the election procedure,I have enclosed a Certification of Ballot and a suggested
form of resolution for casting your vote for the candidate representing your type of taxing unit.
Ballot forms for all three types of units are enclosed to make you aware of all nominees, even
though only taxing units of a particular type may vote in the election applicable to that type of
unit. The governing body of each taxing unit is entitled to one vote for the candidate of its
choice from the names appearing on the appropriate Certification of Ballot.
Presiding Officers of Taxing Units •
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October 15,2009
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No later than Monday,December 14, 2009, each governing body must cast its vote for one of the •
nominees,formally adopt a resolution naming the person for whom it votes, and submit a
certified copy to the chief appraiser. The vote must be by resolution. The resolution, or a
certified copy thereof, together with the completed Certification of Ballot,must be delivered to
Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser, 13013 Northwest Freeway,Houston,Texas 77040, or mailed to •
P. O.Box 920975,Houston,Texas 77292-0975 to arrive before 5:00 p.m. Monday,December
14, 2009. The outside of the envelope should be marked "Ballot for Board of Directors."
On Tuesday,December 15, 2009, the chief appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and
notify the winners,the nominees, and the presiding officers of each taxing unit. A tie vote will
be resolved by a method of chance chosen by the chief appraiser.
These procedures do not apply to Harris County,the City of Houston, or the Houston
Independent School District. Those units will select their board member by adopting a resolution
appointing such member by December 14, 2009, and delivering an original or certified copy to •
the Office of the Chief Appraiser.
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If you have questions about the board selection process,please call me at 713/957-5291.
Attachments
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