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Sponsored by: Arvidson
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, ENACTING MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO
THE SEWARD CITY CODE, TITLE 4, ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature's 1985-86 revision of
Alaska Statutes, Title 29, provided for a new definition of a
"qualified voter" allowing municipalities to require state voter
registration in the municipal precinct in which a voter seeks to
cast a ballot; and
WHEREAS, the city Council wishes the Seward city Code to
clearly reflect the ci ty' s intent to institute this addi tional
voter qualification for municipal elections; and
WHEREAS, the city administration recommends that in addition
to Alaska Statutes Title 15, reference be made in the City Code to
Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 26, as the language pertains to
the conduct of municipal elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. section 4.01.010 is hereby revised by amending
the definition of "qualified voter" to coincide with AS 29.26.050,
to read as follows:
Qualified voter. Is any person who:
1. is a United States citizen who is qualified to vote
in state elections;
2. has been a resident of the municipality for 30 days
immediately preceding the election;
3. is registered to vote in state elections in the
precinct in which that person seeks to vote in municipal
elections; and
4. is not disqualified under Article V of the state
constitution.
Section 2. Section 4.01. 015 is hereby amended to add
reference to the state election provisions found at AS 29 and
applicable to municipalities, to read as follows:
4.01.015 Incorporation of state election
provisions of Alaska Statutes Title 15
Chapter 26, relating to the conduct
statutes. The
and Title 29,
of municipal
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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elections are incorporated into this title as if fully
set out herein:
section 3. section 4.01.055, subsection A., is hereby revised
to coincide with AS 29.26.050, to read as follows:
4.01.055 Qualification of voters. A. In accordance
with AS 15.05.010 and AS 29.26.050, a person is qualified
to vote in city elections who:
1. is a united States citizen who is qualified to vote
in state elections~
2. has been a resident of the municipality for 30 days
immediately preceding the election;
3. is registered to vote in state elections in the
precinct in which that person seeks to vote in municipal
elections; and
4. is not disqualified under Article V of the state
constitution.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days
following its enactment and following pre-clearance by the Federal
Government Department of Justice, pursuant to the Voting Rights Act
of 1965.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 13th day of March, 1989.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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. GIESE R, MAYOR
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
GIESELER,
NONE
NONE
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DUNHAM, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL, O'BRIEN, SIMUTIS
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 614
ATTEST:
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PERKINS COlE, Attorneys for
the City of Seward, Alaska
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Fred B. Arvidson
city Attorney
Introduced By: Noll/Hilton
Introduction Date: 02/27/89
Public Hearing &
Enactment Date: March 13. 1989
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