Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 16-14, An Election Resolution Setting Forth One Question To Be Submitted At The November 8, 2016 General Election To The Voters Of The Incorporated County Of Los Alamos, Which Question Would Consolidate All Remaining Powers And Duties Of The Sheriff To The Police Department And Would Abolish The Office Of The Sheriff As An Elective Office.
Recommended Action
I move that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 16-14, English and Spanish, An Election Resolution Setting Forth One Question To Be Submitted At The November 8, 2016 General Election To The Voters Of The Incorporated County Of Los Alamos, Which Question Would Consolidate All Remaining Powers And Duties Of The Sheriff To The Police Department And Would Abolish The Office Of The Sheriff As An Elective Office.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 16-14, English and Spanish.
Body
On June 14, 2016 Council approved Ordinance No. 665 that set forth changes to the Charter to abolish the office of the Sheriff of Los Alamos County at the end of the current term in 2018. The Ordinance required that the Charter amendment be placed before the voters at the November 8, 2016 General Election. Council must adopt the question so that the County Clerk is able to submit the question to the Secretary of State for inclusion on the election ballot.
Alternatives
Should Council fail to adopt the Resolution, it would be acting in violation of its Ordinance to allow voters to decide the question in the November General Election.
Attachments
A - Publication Notice
B - Resolution No. 16-14 (English)
C - Resolution No. 16-14 (Spanish)