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| Election | ||||||
| The City of
Jamaica Beach will be conducting a General Election on Saturday, May 11, 2013 to elect
a Mayor and 2 Alderman for two year terms. Early Voting is April 29, 2013 - May 7, 2013. Please click "Notice of General Election" for more details. Click here for the Election Day Unofficial Results. | ||||||
| ELECTION NOTICES: | ||||||
| Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot | ||||||
| The above link is a copy of the Official Notice of Deadline to File Applications for a Place on the Ballot posted at City Hall. The above Notice provides the dates in which an Application for a Place on the Ballot can be submitted to the City Secretary. | ||||||
| Order of the Election | ||||||
| The above link is a copy of the Official Order of Election issued on February 4, 2013. An Order of Election provides the Date of the Election, Early Voting and Application for Ballots by Mail Information. | ||||||
| Notice of General Election | ||||||
| The above link is a copy of the Official Notice of General Election issued on February 4, 2013. A Notice of General Election provides Early Voting Information, Polling Locations, Dates and Times for the Election. | ||||||
| CANDIDATE INFORMATION AND FORMS: | ||||||
| Application for Place on the Ballot | ||||||
| Click on the above link to obtain an Application for a Place on the Ballot. The loyalty oath is included on this form and must be signed in the presence of a notary. The application must be filed with the City Secretary, starting at 8:00 a.m. on January 30, 2013 thru 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2013. | ||||||
| Election Packet Cover Letter | ||||||
| The above cover letter is from the City Secretary to Candidates; it explains the required forms to run for Mayor or Alderman. Please download all the below forms or you may pick-up a packet from City Hall. | ||||||
| Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate - Instruction Guide | ||||||
| Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate - Form CTA | ||||||
| The above form must be filed before you may accept a campaign contribution or make or authorize a campaign expenditure, including an expenditure from your personal funds. It is recommended to file this form when you submit your Application for a Place on the Ballot. | ||||||
| Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report - Instruction Guide | ||||||
| Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report - Form C/OH | ||||||
| The above form is to be filed with the City Secretary on dates specified on the form. There is a modified reporting statement for those candidates not planning to spend more than $500, which is attached to the Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (reference above). | ||||||
| Chapter 258, Election Code, Fair Campaign Practices Act | ||||||
| Subscription to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is voluntary; however, you are encouraged to do so. | ||||||
| Code of Fair Campaign Practices - Form CFCP | ||||||
| This form is to be filed with the City Secretary upon submission of the Campaign Treasurer Appointment form. | ||||||
| Texas Ethics Commission 2013 Filing Schedule for Reports | ||||||
| This will inform you when pre-election and semiannual reports are due. | ||||||
| Campaign Finance Guide for Local Candidates | ||||||
| The guide pertains to the filing requirements of campaign expenditure reports. Please read carefully. | ||||||
| Political Advertising - Texas Election Law Guide | ||||||
| Ordinance 87-9 | ||||||
| Both links pertain to political advertising. Please read carefully. | ||||||
| Appointment of a Poll Watcher Form | ||||||
| Use the above form if you wish to use a poll watcher on the day of the Election. Effective September 1, 2007 a person (anyone in the polling place) is prohibited from using a wireless device (e.g., cell phone) within 100 feet of a voting station. There is no new language in the oath because the new law didn't amend the oath. the new law prohibits usage of the wireless device. | ||||||
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It is the duty of the candidate to become
familiar with the law applicable to campaigns for office. While
the candidates may certainly expect the City Secretary to be able to
advise them when reports are due, the duty of the City Secretary is
limited to accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits and
statements, and noting the date and time of the filing thereon.
The City Secretary should not be expected to judge or comment upon
the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. These documents
are public records and are open for inspection by any person. If
you have any questions regarding these forms, please contact the Texas
Ethics Commission at 1-512-463-5800 or visit their website at
www.ethics.state.tx.us. If you have any additional questions, please contact the City Secretary, Lupe Rushing at 409-737-1142. |
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