Title
A resolution adopting Dallas County Elections Department’s voting system for use in City of Mesquite elections.
Body
Pursuant to Chapter 123 of the Texas Election Code, a voting system must be adopted for use in any one or more elections by resolution, order or other official action. The adoption of a voting system may be modified or rescinded at any time. For municipal elections, the City Council is charged with adopting the voting system. Additionally, the official adoption action should indicate whether the system is to be used in early voting only, regular voting on election day or both.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of election voting tabulation systems and services manufactured and provided by ES&S in May 2019. This system has been certified by the Texas Secretary of State and by the United States Election Assistance Commission. This equipment and accompanying services will be utilized in all elections in Dallas County, including joint contracted elections. The general custodian of election records, which is the Dallas County Elections Administrator, is required to make any user or operator manuals or instructions relating to the system available for public inspection.
The proposed resolution will officially adopt the voting equipment system used by the Dallas County Election Department in all of its joint and special elections.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Drafter
Susan House
Head of Department
Sonja Land