City of Ann Arbor - File #: 24-1577

• File #: 24-1577
• Version: 1
• Name: 8/27/24 - EC Resolution to Authorize Early Tabulation of AV Ballots
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/27/2024
• In control: Election Commission
• On agenda: 8/27/2024
• Final action: 8/27/2024
• Title: Resolution to Authorize the City Clerk to Establish Up to 8 Days of Early Tabulation of Absentee Ballots

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/27/2024	1	Election Commission	Approved by the Commission	Pass

Title

Resolution to Authorize the City Clerk to Establish Up to 8 Days of Early Tabulation of Absentee Ballots

Body

Whereas, MCL 168.765a was amended authorizing up to 8 days of early tabulation of absentee ballots; and

Whereas, Previous utilization of pre-processing of absentee ballots was helpful to the Absent Voter Counting Board, allowing balancing and organizational tasks to occur ahead of Election Day;

RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Election Commission authorize the City Clerk to convene the Absent Voter Count Boards up to 8 days in advance of Election Day in order to tabulate ballots in advance of Election Day;

RESOLVED, That the early tabulation of absentee ballots take place in accordance with the amended MCL 168.765a;

RESOLVED, That the City Clerk notify the Secretary of State and the public of early tabulation activities, including the specific dates and times, as required under law.

Sponsored by: City Election Commission