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Subject:
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9.1 Resolution No. 18-19-30: California Voting Rights Act |
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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At-large elections are those in which all voters of the entire jurisdiction elect all of the members to the governing board. Under a by-trustee-area election system the district is divided into geographic areas — trustee areas — and a board member residing in each trustee area is elected by the registered voters who live in that particular trustee area.
The California Voting Rights Act of 2001 states that “An at-large method of election may not be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election.” A protected class is defined as a class of voters who are “members of a race, color, or language minority group.”
Adopting a by-trustee-area election system ensures that a district is compliant with the California Voting Rights Act. |
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Funding:
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Resolution No 18-19-30 California Voting Rights Act adopting a by-trustee-area election system which ensures that Silver Valley USD is compliant with the California Voting Rights Act. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Martha Bootsma - Administrative Assistant |
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Signed By: |
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Marc Lacey - Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services |
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Signed By: |
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Jeff Youskievicz - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services |
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Signed By: |
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Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Lynn McKee Moved, Member Heather Reid seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Resolution No 18-19-30 California Voting Rights Act adopting a by-trustee-area election system which ensures that Silver Valley USD is compliant with the California Voting Rights Act.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 |
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