R2011-114 - 2011-09-26RESOLUTION NO. R2011-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) FORA POSITION ON THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, those eligible taxing units participating in the Brazoria County
Appraisal District have the right and responsibility to nominate from one to five
candidates to fill the five (5) position of the Board of Directors of the Brazoria
County Appraisal District; for a term of office commencing on January 1, 2012, and
extending through December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pearland desires to exercise its
right to nominate a candidate for such position on said board of directors; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby, adopted, ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That the following individual(s) be and are hereby nominated as
candidate(s) for the positions on the board of directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal
District to be filled by those eligible taxing units participating in the Brazoria County
Appraisal District for a two year term of office commencing on January 1, 2012.
NOMINEES: 1) Ms. Jo Knight
Section 3. That the presiding officer of the governing body of this taxing unit is
hereby authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this
resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Brazoria County Appraisal District on or before
October 15, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. R2011-114
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 26th day of September, A.D., 2011.
ATTEST:
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TOM REID
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
MEMBERS OF IHE BOARD CHIEF APPRAISER
Ro'Vin Garrett • Cheryl Evans
. William Hasse 500 North Chenango
Jesse Hibhetts Angleton,Texas 77515
Rubye Jo Knight 979.849-7792
Glenn Salyer Fax 979-849-7984
Patricia Taylor
MEMO
To: All Voting Taxing Units
From: Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser
Subject: 2011 Board of Directors Election For
Years 2012—2013
Date: August 31, 2011
Your taxing unit participates in selecting members of the Brazoria County
District's Board of Directors. The board is composed of five members who
serve two-year terms, all of which expire December 31, 2011. If the county
assessor-collector is not appointed to the board, the county assessor-
collector serves as a non-voting director. This memorandum sets out the
process of selecting directors for the two-year term that begins January 1,
2012.
Section 6.03, Property Tax Code, establishes the selection process for
Appraisal District Directors.
Selection Procedures
The procedures for selecting members of the board of directors for the two
—year term beginning on January 1, 2012 are as follows:
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Nomination
Before October 15, 2011, the voting unit must adopt a resolution
nominating from one to five candidate(s) by formal action. The presiding
officer of the voting unit must submit the nominees name(s) and addresses
to the Chief Appraiser.
Memo To All Voting Taxing Entities
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August 31, 2011
Election
Before October 30, 2011, the Chief Appraiser will prepare a ballot listing
the nominees in alphabetical order.
Before December 15, 2011 each voting unit must cast its vote by written
resolution naming the person or persons for whom it votes, and submit a
certified copy to the. Chief Appraiser. Ballots received by the Chief
Appraiser after December 15, 2011 may not be counted
The Chief Appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and notify the
five candidates who received the largest vote totals before December 31,
2011. The Chief Appraiser also notifies all taxing units (voting and non-
voting) and all candidates (winners & losers) of the outcome. If a tie
occurs, the Chief Appraiser must solve it through any method of chance.
To assist you in this process, I have enclosed the following:
1. A suggested form of resolution for the nomination(s) of a candidate(s)
to the board of directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
2. A calendar that lays out the procedures and dates for conducting the
2011 election.
3. Letter showing the number of votes your entity is entitled to cast in
the ballot after candidate nominations are due. (See October 30 on
the election calendar.)
Thanking you in advance for your help in carrying out this important task
and I invite your questions or comments on the board selection process.
Please do not hesitate to call me.
Enclosures (3)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE
OF THE
NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S)FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL:DISTRICT -._:.. _ _ __.
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WHEREAS, those eligible taxing units participating in the Brazoria County Appraisal District
have the right and responsibility to nominate from one to five candidate(s) to fill the five (5)positions of
the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on
January 1, 2012.and extending through December 31,2013; and
WHEREAS, this governing body desires to exercise its right to nominate the said candidate(s) for
such position on said board of directors; now,therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
OF THE •
Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this resolution be, and they
are hereby, adopted,ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That the following individuals be, and are hereby, nominated as candidate(s) for
positions on the board of directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District to be filled by those eligible
taxing units participating in the Brazoria County Appraisal District for a two year term of office
commencing on January 1, 2012.
Section 3. That the presiding officer of the governing body of this taxing unit be, and that he or
she is hereby, authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this resolution
to the chief appraiser of the Brazoria County Appraisal District on or before October 15,2011.
PASSED,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of ,2011.
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Secretary
BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CALENDAR
-.--Before-Oct.-.1-----.-.----- T-he-chief_appraiser_n-otif.es_each-v-oting_taxing_.unit_of-the _._..
(August 31, 2011) _. number of votes it May cast. - - . _.._
Each voting unit may nominate one candidate for each
position to be filled. Since the board of directors consists of
five members, the unit may nominate from one to.five
candidates.
Before Oct. 15 The presiding officer of the unit submits the names and
addresses of the nominees by written resolution to the chief
appraiser.
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Before Oct. 30 The chief appraiser prepares and submits to each voting
taxing unit a ballot listing the nominees alphabetically by
each candidate's last name and provides the number of votes
it may cast, with a resolution sample.
Before Dec. 15 Each voting unit cast votes for any of the candidates on the
ballot and submits to the chief appraiser by written
resolution. The unit may cast all its votes for one candidate
or may distribute the votes among any number of candidates.
Before Dec. 31 The chief appraiser counts the votes and certifies as winner
the five candidates who received the largest vote totals. The
chief appraiser notifies all taxing units (voting and non-
voting) and all the candidates (winners and losers) of the
outcome.
If a tie occurs, the Chief Appraiser must resolve it through
any method of chance.
BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CHIEF APPRAISER
Ro'Vin Garrett Cheryl Evans
William Hasse 500 North Chenango
Jesse Hibbetts Angleton,Texas 77515
Ihibye Jo Knight 979-849-7792
Glenn Salyer Fax 979-849-7984
Patricia Taylor
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To: • All Voting Taxing Units •
From: Cheryl_Evans, Chief Appraiser •
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Subject: 2011 Board of Directors Election For • '
Years 2012—2013 .
Date: August 18, 2011
• Your taxing unit participates in selecting members of the Brazoria County
District's Board of Directors. The board is composed of five members who
serve two-year terms, all of which expire December 31, 2011. If the county
assessor-collector is not appointed to the board, the county assessor-
collector serves as a non-voting director.
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Section 6.03, Property Tax Code, establishes the selection process for
Appraisal District Directors. •
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Enclosed is the.calendar of events•that will beain-in September. .
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If you have any questions or concerns in this matter, please don't hesitate
to call me.
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BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CALENDAR
_Befor_e-Qnt.1 Tliii.ef appraiser notifies each voting taxing unit of the
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• Each -voting unit may nominate one--candidate• for--each...-.. .• -
position to be filled. Since the board of directors consists of
five members, the unit may nominate from one to five
candidates.
Before Oct. 15 The presiding officer of the unit submits the names and
addresses of the nominees by written resolution to the chief
appraiser.
Before Oct. 30 The chief appraiser prepares and submits to each voting
taxing unit a ballot listing the nominees alphabetically by
• each candidate's last name and provides the number of votes
it may cast, with a resolution sample.
Before Dec. 15 Each voting unit cast votes for any of the candidates on the
ballot and submits to the chief appraiser by written
resolution. The unit may cast all its votes for one candidate
or may distribute the votes among any number of candidates.
Before Dec. 31 The chief appraiser counts the votes and certifies as winner
the five candidates who received the largest vote totals. The
chief appraiser notifies all taxing units (voting and non-
voting) and all the candidates (winners and losers) of the
outcome.
If a tie occurs, the Chief Appraiser must resolve it through
any method of chance.
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BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
CHIEF APPRAISER
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Cheryl Evans
Ro'Vin Garrett500 N.Chenango
William HasseeAngleton,Texas 77515
Jesse Hibbetts 979-849-7792 •
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Go Knight Fax 979-849-7984
Gllennenn Salyer •
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Patricia Taylor
August 31, 2011
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Honorable Torn Reid
Mayor of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland, TX 77581-5416
Dear Honorable Tom Reid,
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In reference to the selection of Appraisal District Board of Directors, your 2010
• total tax levy was $ 38,586,072. This dollar amount of property taxes has
entitled you to 433 votes for the five (5) directors to be elected to the Brazoria
County Appraisal District.
Each taxing unit nominates by resolution, one to five candidate(s)to fill the five
(5) positions of the Board of Directors. These nominations must be submitted to
the Chief Appraiser before October 15, 2011.
Please address all submissions to Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser, at the above
address.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Evans
. Chief Appraiser
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