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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATr
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RESOLUTION NO,20 , g i .% 4...V� f
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORMA Q �GOVBRNMENTAL
AGREEMENTS CONCERNING THE 2018 COMWINTATED ELECTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK AND RECORDER TO EXECUTE EACH
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS .
PARTICIPATING THEREIN
WHEREAS,C.R.S. §1-7-116 provides for coordinated elections if more than one
political subdivision holds an election on the same day in November 2018; and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder("Clerk")shall serve as the
coordinated election official and shall enter into intergovernmental agreements with the political
subdivisions concerning the conduct of said coordinated election; and
WHEREAS,to expedite the process of entering into these requisite intergovernmental
agreements,the Clerk desires to have the format of.the substantially same pre-approved by the
Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and to have the Clerk authorized to sign upon
receipt by the political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County's Board of County Commissioners desires to approve the
format that is substantially similar to the attached intergovernmental agreement and
authorize the Clerk to execute such agreements with political subdivisions participating in
the November 6,2018 Coordinated Election.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes, approves
and/or ratifies the Intergovernmental Agreement for the November 6,2018 Coordinated Election
in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
THAT,the Clerk may execute the same upon receipt by the various political subdivisions
participating in the November 6, 2018 Coordinated Election.
THAT,the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health,safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado,at its regular meeting held the 31s`day of July, 2018.
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having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
Commissioner McQueeney •
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This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
Eagle County
Intergovernmental Agreement
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 General Election
Coordinated and Designated Election Officials
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder ("Clerk") shall act as
the Coordinated Election Official for the conduct of the Election for the Political Subdivision for all
matters in the Uniform Election Code which require action by the Coordinated Election Official.
The Political Subdivision shall name a Designated Election Official("DEO") who shall act as the primary
liaison between the Political Subdivision and the Clerk. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to
relieve the Clerk or the Governing Body of the Political Subdivision from their official responsibilities for
the conduct of the Election.
Jurisdictional Limitation
This Agreement shall apply only to the portion of the Political Subdivision within the boundaries of Eagle
County.
Clerk's Contact Officer
Clerk hereby designates Stacey Jones, Eagle County Election Manager (stacey.jones@eaglecounty.us;
phone: 970-328-8726), as the "Contact Officer" to act as the Clerk's primary liaison with the Political
Subdivision for all purposes relating to the Election. The Contact Officer shall act under the authority of
the Clerk.
I. Clerk Responsibilities
Clerk will perform all duties in substantial compliance with applicable provisions of the Election Code of
1992, sections 1-1-101 to 1-13-803, C.R.S., as amended ("Election Code"); the Election Rules
promulgated by the Colorado Secretary of State, as amended; and policy directives of the Colorado
Secretary of State, if applicable.
A. Preparation for Election
1. Clerk hereby provides Political Subdivision with an address library report(Appendix C),listing
all residential street addresses situated within Political Subdivision's boundaries,as currently
configured in Colorado's statewide voter registration database("SCORE").
2. Clerk shall manage all voter registration records and correspondence.
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3. Clerk shall supply, deliver and set up all voting equipment and other items necessary to
conduct the Election.
4. Clerk shall appoint eligible electors as election judges, arrange for their compensation, and
provide election judge training in advance of the Election.
5. Clerk shall include on the ballot all content timely certified by Political Subdivision in
accordance with law; contract for the printing of ballots, ballot envelopes and other printed
materials reasonably necessary to conduct the Election; and arrange for payment to the
printing vendor(s).
6. Clerk will publish one notice and sample ballot as required by 1-5-205 C.R.S. of the Uniform
Election Code in the Eagle Valley Enterprise, the Aspen Times Weekly and El Montanes no
later than twenty(20) days, October 17,2018(Appendix B), prior to the Election.
7. Clerk shall perform all required acceptance testing,hardware diagnostic testing and logic and
accuracy testing of Eagle County's voting system and components in substantial compliance
with Conditions for Use applicable to Eagle County's voting system as certified by the
Colorado Secretary of State.
B. Conduct of Election
1. Clerk shall designate the proper number and locations of voter service and polling centers.
All voting locations will be accessible to electors with disabilities.
2. Clerk shall provide for the security and processing of all mail ballots, and for the verification
of electors' signatures on the self-affirmation printed on the mail ballot return envelopes.
3. Clerk shall issue mail ballots to and accept voted mail ballots from military and overseas
voters in substantial compliance with the deadlines and delivery methods mandated by
applicable provisions of federal and state law, including the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens
Absentee Voting Act, all as amended.
4. Clerk shall provide properly trained members of election staff to prepare for, conduct and
assist with the reconciliation and canvass of the Election.
5. Clerk shall conduct any required post-election audit.
6. Clerk shall conduct any mandatory or permissive recount.
7. Clerk shall appoint canvass board and risk limiting audit board members,oversee the conduct
of the canvass and risk limiting audit, and certify official results of the Election.
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8. Clerk shall provide an official Certification of Election to the Political Subdivision after the
official close of the Election. Any additional Certificates of Election which are required by law
to be forwarded to another division of government shall be the responsibility of the Political
Subdivision.
9. Clerk shall preserve all election records relating to the Election for twenty-five months
pursuant to 1-7-802 C.R.S.
10. Clerk shall be the final decision maker on any substantive and procedural issues regarding the
conduct of the Election.
C. Ballot Issue Notice aka "TABOR Notice"
1. Clerk shall prepare and mail a combined ballot issue notice in substantial compliance with
Article X,Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution ("TABOR") and applicable provisions of the
Election Code and Election Rules. As nearly as practicable,the notice shall be in the order the
ballot issues will appear on the ballot.
2. Clerk shall mail the ballot issue notice not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Election,
pursuant to Colorado Constitution Article X,Section 20(3)(b). Clerk shall determine the least
cost method for mailing the ballot issue notice,but at a minimum the ballot issue notice shall
be addressed and mailed to eligible electors at each address in Eagle County where one or
more registered voters of the Political Subdivision and of any other participating entity
resides. Nothing herein shall preclude Clerk from mailing the TABOR Notice to persons other
than electors of Political Subdivision if such mailing arises from Clerk's efforts to mail the
combined TABOR Notice for all participating entities at the least cost.
II. Political Subdivision Responsibilities
A. Contact Liaison
1. Political Subdivision shall identify a "Designated Election Official" (DEO)to act as a liaison
between the Political Subdivision and the Clerk/Contact Officer. The DEO shall be
responsible for the final approval of ballot content and TABOR Notice content. To meet
statutory and printing deadlines,the DEO shall respond to all Election related written
correspondence, electronic correspondence, or phone calls from the Clerk/Contact Officer
within 24-hours. If the DEO cannot respond in 24-hours, an alternative official may respond
on the DEO's behalf.
2. The Political Subdivision has designated
whose mailing address is
and whose phone number is
and whose email address is
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and whose fax number is
as its DEO for the purpose of the Election.
B. Certification of Address Ranges
1. Political Subdivision shall verify and certify to Clerk that all address ranges and street names
actually situated in the Political Subdivision are accurately and completely stated in the
address library report attached hereto as Appendix C.
2. In connection with such address library report verification and certification, Political
Subdivision shall note any address ranges or street names within the Political Subdivision that
are inaccurately or incompletely stated in or omitted from the address library report, and
certify on the Statement of Certification (Appendix D)the accuracy and completeness of the
remainder of the address library report.
3. If the certification is not provided by the date specified herein, the Political Subdivision may
not participate in the Election or Clerk may build the election on the assumption that the
address library report attached hereto as Appendix C is both complete and accurate, as Clerk
in her discretion may decide. Political Subdivision shall deliver to Clerk its Statement of
Certification (Appendix D) and accuracy of the address library report, with notations
regarding inaccuracies and omissions, not later than 4:30 p.m. on the 70th day before the
election,Tuesday, August 28,2018.
C. Ballot Content
1. Political Subdivision shall be solely responsible for determining whether a ballot issue, ballot
question, candidate contest or candidate is eligible or properly certified for the ballot.
2. Political Subdivision shall provide a certified copy to Clerk of all ballot content (candidate
contests, ballot issues and ballot questions) referred by Political Subdivision for the Election:
a. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Political Subdivision shall not
certify any single ballot issue or ballot question in excess of two hundred and fifty
words (inclusive of the title) unless Clerk provides written consent in advance.
b. Such certified ballot content shall be delivered to Clerk as an email attachment in
Word format, at the earliest possible time and in no event later than sixty (60) days
before the Election,September 7, 2018 by 4:30 pm(Appendix B), pursuant to section
1-5-203(3)(a),C.R.S., as amended.
c. All ballot content certified by Political Subdivision shall utilize the exact language and
order as such ballot content is to appear on the printed official and sample ballots
for the Election. The list of candidates/questions must be typed exactly as it is to
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appear on the ballot, including correct order.
i. For candidates, specify titles of offices,the order of the names to appear for
each office and the order of offices.
ii. For issues,specify the ballot title,and the order of the issues(per C.R.S.,
Clerk determines specific numbering on the ballot).
iii. If the political subdivision has a TABOR issue on the ballot,the issue text
must be in all uppercase as is dictated by law(e.g.TABOR Amendment).
Definition of Ballot Issue and Ballot Question
• "Ballot issue" means a state or local government matter arising under section
20 of article X of the state constitution,as defined in sections 1-41-102(4) and
1-41-103(4), respectively.
• "Ballot question"means a state or local government matter involving a citizen
petition or referred measure, other than a ballot issue.
Ballot Issues or Questions will provide the following vote choice options:
• Yes/For or YES/FOR (capitalize as necessary)
• No/Against or NO/AGAINST (capitalize as necessary)
d. The Political Subdivision has the responsibility to proofread and edit the text of the
ballot proof before the Clerk will authorize printing of the ballots. From the time the
Clerk delivers via email the ballot proof, the Political Subdivision has 24-hours to
proofread, correct if necessary, sign, and return the proof to the Clerk, and the
Political Subdivision's failure to disapprove and correct errors within that time shall
constitute an approval of the ballot proof. After final approval of the ballot text,the
Political Subdivision assumes all responsibility and cost for any judicial proceedings
related to any errors within the text of their issue or race on the printed ballots.
e. Political Subdivision authorizes the Clerk to correct typographical errors and
omissions and-to cause to be entered into any blanks of the ballot question the
appropriate ballot question number or letter upon designation of the ballot number
or letter by the Clerk.
f. Political Subdivision shall certify its ballot content in conformance with the following
formatting guidelines:
o Software: Microsoft Word '03 or later(not PDF)
o Spacing: Single
o Font Type:Arial Narrow
o Font Size: 8 point
o Justification: Left
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o All Margins:0.5 inches
o Language: English (Spanish translation strongly encouraged)
o Delivery Medium: Email attachment
g. The Designated Election Official (DEO) for a county, municipal, school district, or
special district office must provide an audio recording of each candidate's The DEO
or candidates may leave an audio recording of the candidate's name, exactly as
certified for the ballot, on the voice mail of the Clerk (970-382-8783) or Contact
Officer (970-328-8726). This audio recording must be provided no later than the
deadline to certify ballot content.
B. Ballot Issue Notice aka"TABOR Notice"
1. Political Subdivision shall provide an opportunity for all comments (pro and con statements)
concerning ballot issues to be summarized as required by Article X,Section 20 of the Colorado
Constitution (TABOR Amendment).
2. The DEO shall transmit the summaries and any other required material to the Clerk no later
than forty-two(42)days,September 24,2018(Appendix B)before the Election in final written
form in accordance with the specifications listed under Ballot Certification Format
Requirements (Spanish translation encouraged). Submissions not meeting these
requirements will be rejected by the Clerk.
3. Political Subdivision shall incorporate in its TABOR notice content a local office address and
telephone number. Clerk shall respond to all correspondence and inquiries that Clerk
receives within its expertise relating to election procedures, but shall refer inquiries
concerning the substance of the ballot issues and ballot questions or the operations of the
Political Subdivision to Political Subdivision's DEO.
C. Cancellation of Election
1. In the event that the Political Subdivision, resolves not to hold the Election, notice of such
resolution shall be provided to the Clerk immediately. The Political Subdivision shall not
cancel its participation in the Election after the twenty-fifth day prior to the election,October
12, 2018 (Appendix B), pursuant to section 1-5-208(2), C.R.S.,as amended.
2. Political Subdivision shall provide notice by publication (as defined in the Code) of the
cancellation of the Election and a copy of the notice shall be posted in the Office of the Clerk,
in the office of the Designated Election Official (as defined in the Code), in the primary
building of the Political Subdivision,and, if the Political Subdivision is a special district, in the
office of the division of local government.
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3. Political Subdivision shall be responsible for all expenses incurred on its behalf to the date
that notice was received by the Clerk together with all expenses incurred thereafter which
could not be avoided by reasonable effort.All costs incurred or contracted for by the Clerk to
support the Political Subdivision's portion of the TABOR Notice shall be reimbursed by the
Political Subdivision.
4. Upon receipt of the invoice, the Political Subdivision shall promptly pay the Clerk the full
actual costs of the activities of the Clerk relating to the Election incurred both before and
after the Clerk's receipt of such notice.
D. Other Responsibilities
1. Political Subdivision shall exercise all reasonable diligence, care, and control in providing
these services to the Clerk.
2. Political Subdivision's DEO or assigned representative shall assist with equipment logic and
accuracy testing, post-election canvass,and risk limiting audit as requested.
3. Political Subdivision shall give assistance and information to the Clerk on any matter to ensure
the smooth and efficient operation of the Election (such information not to include legal
advice). •
4. Political Subdivision shall adhere to all applicable provisions of C.R.S. which are necessary or
appropriate to the performance of the above duties.
5. Political Subdivision shall follow the additional responsibilities in which non-resident property
owners may be eligible to vote as set forth in Addendum A hereto.
Ill.Costs
1. Clerk shall keep accurate accounts of all costs incurred to prepare for and conduct the
Election,including but not limited to costs incurred for supplies,printing,ballot insertion and
mailing,legal and other notices,temporary labor,compensation of election judges,and other
expenses attributable to Clerk's conduct of the Election on behalf of Political Subdivision.
Clerk may give the Political Subdivision estimates of cost but such estimates are not binding,
and the Political Subdivision is responsible for the pro rata share of actual costs.
2. Clerk shall charge to Political Subdivision its pro rata share of all costs and expenses
reasonably incurred in connection with the preparation, printing, labeling, mailing and
postage for the ballot issue notice. Said expenses shall be prorated among all Political
Subdivisions participating in the ballot issue notice.
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3. Clerk shall charge and allocate to Political Subdivision its pro rata share of the direct costs of
the Election, and all direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred by Clerk to remedy,
resolve or reconcile Political Subdivision's failure or omission to timely perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement, without regard to whether Political Subdivision rescinds
its intent to participate in the Election.
4. In the event an interested party is not liable for payment of costs incurred in connection with
a mandatory or permissive recount of,or election contest relating to, one or more candidate
contests, ballot issues or ballot questions certified by Political Subdivision, Clerk shall charge
any and all direct and indirect costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Clerk to conduct or
participate in any such recount or ballot contest. If more than one political subdivision
participating in the Election is involved in any such recount or election contest, the costs
thereof shall be prorated between Political Subdivision and such other participating entities.
5. Political Subdivision assumes all responsibility and cost for any judicial proceedings regarding
whether or not issues legally belong on the ballot and any other challenges, both pre and
post-election, relating to the question of the Political Subdivision.
6. Clerk shall submit to Political Subdivision an invoice for Political Subdivision's pro rata share
of direct and indirect costs incurred in connection with Political Subdivision's participation in
the Election within ninety(90) days after the Election.
7. The minimum charge for coordinating the Election with the Clerk for coordinating entities
with 300 or less active voters on Election Day shall be $500.00. The minimum charge for
coordinating entities with 301 or more active voters on Election Day shall be$1000.00.
8. In addition, there will be a surcharge for coordination and administration of non-resident,
property owner ballot mailing of$1000.00.
9. The Political Subdivision shall remit all payments due to the County upon receipt of an
itemized statement.
IV. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law,the Political Subdivision agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the County, its officers and employees,from any and all losses, costs,demands or actions, arising out of
or related to any actions,errors or omissions of the Political Subdivision in completing its responsibilities
relating to the Election and related tasks.
V. Reasonable Care
The County and its employees, agents, representatives, or other persons acting under the direction or
control of the County shall use reasonable care in carrying out their obligations under this Agreement.
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VI. Notices
Any and all notices required to be given by this Agreement, unless otherwise set forth herein, are
deemed to have been received and to be effective:
• three days after they have been mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the
address as set forth below; or
• immediately upon hand delivery to Regina O'Brien,Clerk;or
• immediately upon receipt of confirmation that a fax or e-mail was received.
To Clerk: Regina O'Brien
Eagle County Clerk and Recorder
P.O. Box 537
Eagle, CO 81631
Fax: 970-328-8716
Email: regina.obrien@eaglecounty.us
To Jurisdiction: fax:
email:
Time is of the Essence
Per 1-7-116(2) C.R.S.this Agreement must be signed and returned to Regina O'Brien,Clerk and Recorder,
seventy(70)days prior to the Election,August 28,2018 (Appendix B).
The statutory time requirements of the Uniform Election Code and the time requirements set by the
Secretary of State in the Rules and Regulations Governing Election Procedures shall apply to the
completion of the tasks required by this Agreement.
In witness whereof,the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective the INSERT DATE
HERE.
Designated Election Official Date
For INSERT POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HERE
Regina O'Brien Date
Eagle County Clerk and Recorder
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Appendix A
Additional responsibilities for a Political Subdivision in which non Eagle County resident property
owners who are registered electors in the State of Colorado may be eligible to vote. Property owner
self-affirming oaths must be signed and returned to the County Clerk's Office before ballots are sent
to eligible property owners.
Overview-Property Owner Ballots
Property owner ballots are special ballots that contain only those ballot contests certified by Political
Subdivisions in which owners of real and personal property(and their spouses or civil union partners)
are eligible to vote as long as they reside outside of the Political Subdivision but are registered to vote in
Colorado(31-1-103(5)C.R.S.).
If a person resides and is registered to vote in the Political Subdivision,and also owns additional
property in the political subdivision,the Clerk and Recorder will issue the voter a regular Eagle County
ballot style that contains all of the contests they are eligible to vote in a given election, including the
ballot content referred by the Political Subdivision.
If a person resides outside of the Political Subdivision,owns property within the political subdivision,
and is registered to vote in the State of Colorado,the county will issue a property owner ballot
containing only the contests referred by the Political Subdivision. This ballot will be sent only after the
self-affirming oath has been returned by the voter to the County Clerk and the County Clerk has verified
the voter's eligibility in the statewide voter registration system. The property owner ballot will be sent
to the mailing or ballot mailing address on record in the statewide voter registration system.
Responsibilities of the Coordinating Political Subdivision
Address Library Report
1. Review the address library report provided from the County Clerk and Recorder's Office(Appendix
C).
2. Verify and certify all addresses listed in the address library report are within the political
subdivision,are accurate,and are complete(with no omissions). All changes or inaccuracies must
be identified by the Political Subdivision,the list certified by the Political Subdivision,and returned
to the County Clerk no later than 4:30 PM on August 28, 2018 (70 days prior to the election).
Please submit sooner if possible. Political Subdivision is responsible for the accuracy of this report.
Overseas and Military Voter List
1. Secure the Colorado Statewide Overseas and Military Voter(UOCAVA)list from County Clerk.
Property Owner List
1. Secure the Political Subdivision Property Owner list from the Eagle County Assessor's office no
later than the 40th day preceding the date of the election(September 27,2018). A supplemental
list shall also be ordered to be provided to the Political Subdivision no later than 20 days before
the election. (1-13.5-204,C.R.S.).
2. Remove all non-human property owners(e.g.trusts, LLCs,Corporations,etc.)from the Assessor's
lists.
3. Cross-reference the state-wide Overseas and Military voter (UOCAVA) list with the property
owner lists to determine if there are any special district property owners on this list. UOCAVA
ballots must be sent by September 22,2018(1-8.3-110(1)C.R.S).
4. Certify the revised Assessor's list that excludes non-human entities and UOCAVA voters in Excel
format to the County Clerk by September 10, 2018. Please submit sooner if possible. Political
Subdivision is responsible for the accuracy of this list.
Responsibilities of the County Clerk and Recorder
1. After receiving the certified property owner list from the Political Subdivision, prepare and send
the property owner TABOR Notice to the property owner households listed on the certified
property owner list. (Article X, Sec.20(3)(b)}. This Notice may be combined with other TABOR
notices in the discretion of the Clerk.
2. A self-affirming oath will be sent to each household that must be returned by each eligible elector
(1-13.5-202,C.R.S and 32-1-103(5),C.R.S.).
3. Upon return to the Clerk's office of the signed self-affirming oath,determine if the individual is a
registered voter in the State of Colorado but does not reside in the Political Subdivision.
4. Prepare and send property owner ballots to all eligible electors entitled to vote by virtue of a self-
affirmation(32-1-806,C.R.S).
5. Record each property owner ballot returned and signature verified.
6. Process ballots in the counting room.
7. Tabulate,and certify results.
Appendix B
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DEADLINES FOR
NOVEMBER 6,2018 GENERAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
While this calendar may not include all election dates,some key dates are identified for your reference.
Dates in RED are key delivery dates of information from you to the Clerk's office.
Political Subdivisions planning to coordinate with the Clerk's office should be aware of the following deadlines:
• July 30,2018—100 days prior-If by 100 days before the election,a political subdivision has taken formal action to
participate in an election that will be coordinated by the county clerk and recorder,the political subdivision shall
notify the county clerk and recorder in writing.C.R.S. 1-7-116(5),C.R.S. 1-1-106(5)
• August 1-3,2018—IGA's will be mailed to participating entities. IGA will include address ranges that need to be
verified and certified before or on the date the IGA is due. Political Subdivisions with property owner ballots should
also review Appendix A in the IGA and contact the Assessor's Office to secure it's particular property owner list.
• August 28,2018—70 days prior-Political subdivisions participating in the election must return signed IGAs to the
county clerk and recorder.C.R.S. 1-7-116(2). Political subdivisions must verify and certify that all address ranges
situated in political subdivision area accurate and completed,note any changes or inaccuracies,and certify no later
than 4:30 pm 70 days prior to Election. Please submit sooner if possible.
• September 7,2018—60 days prior-Last day for the designated election official from each political subdivision to
certify the ballot text to the county clerk and recorder C.R.S. 1-5-203(3)(a). Please submit sooner if possible.
• Week of September 17.2018—Equipment and Logic and Accuracy Testing.
• September 24,2018—43 days prior-Political subdivisions shall deliver the full text of any required ballot issue
notices(pro/con statements)to the county clerk and recorder in order to be included in the issue mailing.C.R.S. 1-7-
904
• October 5,2018—30 days prior—Last day for the County Clerk to mail out TABOR Notice(s). C.R.S. 1-1-106(5)
• October 12,2018—25 days prior-Last date to for political subdivision to cancel election or withdraw ballot issue or
question. C.R.S. 1-5-208(2)
• October 15,2018—Firs day ballots may be mailed,except for UOCAVA voters. 1-7.5-107(3)(a)C.R.S.
• October 22,2018—Voter Service and Polling Centers open. 24-hour ballot drop boxes and interior ballot boxes
available in Avon, Eagle and El Jebel Clerk and Recorder locations.
• October 29,2018—8 days prior-Last day ballots can be mailed. After this date voters have the option of picking up
ballots in person at any Voter Service and Polling Center.
• November 6,2018—Election Day-First Tuesday following the first Monday of November. Polls open 7 am—7 pm.
• November 28.2018—Deadline to certify election results. Official results will be forwarded to political subdivisions.
• February 4.2019 Last day for the county clerk's office to mail invoices to districts for their share of election costs.
• March 4,2019 Last day for districts to submit payment for election costs to clerk's office.
Appendix C
ADDRESS LIBRARY REPORT INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR
NOVEMBER 6. 2018 GENERAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
Appendix D
STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION—ADDRESS LIBRARY REPORT
FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
I, ,as Designated Election Official
for ,(hereinafter"Political Subdivision")do hereby
certify that the Street Locator List provided to the Political Subdivision has been reviewed,
corrections made,and to the best of my knowledge I believe it is a true and complete list of the
addresses located within the Political Subdivision.
Designated Election Official Date
for
(Name of Special District)