FY 24-26 ADOPTED BUDGET

Elections

010.2420

Division Description The City of Morgan Hill consolidates its elections with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office. While the County Registrar of Voters assumes many of the operational responsibilities for conducting elections in consolidated jurisdictions, the City Clerk remains an essential figure in representing the interests of the City and its residents in the electoral process. The City Clerk ’ s role involves coordinating with the County Registrar, overseeing local election procedures, and promoting Community participation and civic engagement. The City Clerk is responsible for certain aspects of the election process specific to the City, such as local candidate filings, ballot initiatives, and voter education efforts. The City Clerk oversees the local candidate nomination process, ensuring that candidates meet the eligibility requirements for office and receive the necessary paperwork to file for candidacy. The Clerk also coordinates the placement of local candidate statements in voter information materials and provides information and assistance to local candidates throughout the campaign process. FY 2022 - 23 and 2023 - 24 Accomplishments • Conducted an election in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office for three elected positions (Mayor and two City Council seats) and two ballot measures in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office. • Amended the City ’ s Conflict of Interest Code Reporting Categories and Designated Filers as warranted and required by the State of California Fair Political Practices Commission. • Processed and tracked all campaign, candidate, and committee filings using the electronic filing system. • Facilitated the use of a City facility as a polling precinct.

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