Legislation Details

File #: 11-0784    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - Fulton County voter registration
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/14/2011 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 12/19/2011 Final action: 12/19/2011
Title: Approval of a Resolution for the City of Roswell to partner with Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections to participate in the Voter Education and Outreach Program (VEOP) to educate, register and increase voter participation. Administration
Attachments: 1. Resolution by FCMA Members City of Roswell_formatted DRAFT, 2. Elections Reg Board VEOP 12-7-11, 3. VEOP Ambassadors Program

Title

Approval of a Resolution for the City of Roswell to partner with Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections to participate in the Voter Education and Outreach Program (VEOP) to educate, register and increase voter participation.

Administration

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Item Summary:

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections has committed the 2012 calendar year to outreach, education, and registration of voters in Fulton County, Georgia and has asked Fulton County municipalites to support their initiative. The elements of their program include:  creating a volunteer workforce that can be quickly mobilized, trained and utilized; conducting voter registration drives and educational programs at local venues; communication of the message of voter education, registration and participation throughout Fulton County. 

 

Committee or Staff Recommendation:

On December 13, 2011 the Administration and Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this item on the December 19, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Presented by:

Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator