HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16.doc
JANUARY 10, 2006 06-16 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED _7-0___ LOST ______LAID OVER ______WITHDRAWN ______)
PURPOSE: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AND THE
WISCONSIN STATE ELECTIONS BOARD / STATEWIDE VOTER
REGISTRATION SYSTEM
INITIATED BY:CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, Congress passed the Help America Vote act of 2002 (HAVA) to
create a more uniform registration and voting system in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Elections Board (SEB) is charged with
implementing a Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) that complies with HAVA;
and
WHEREAS, local units of government understand their obligations and
commitments as mandated by HAVA and state statutes to administer, implement, and
maintain local voter registration information within a centralized SVRS; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,, the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh directs the City Clerk to enter agreements stating the municipality’s intention to
follow technology, security, maintenance, support, and process guidelines developed by
the State Elections Board relating to use of the Statewide Voter Registration System
(SVRS).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution will be sent to the
State Elections Board.