RES 2006-04TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
RESOLUTION 2006-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING THE REQUIREMENT OF
ONE ACCESSIBLE DISABLED ACCESS UNIT (DAU) IN EACH
POLLING PLACE USED IN A TEXAS ELECION ON OR AFTER
JANUARY 1, 2006, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 61.012 of the Texas Election Code requires that Disabled
Access Unit (DAU) must provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling
place used in a Texas election on or after January 1, 2006. This system must comply
with state and federal laws setting the requirements for voting systems that permit voters
with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Texas Secretary of State has certified that the
DAU provided by Denton County is an accessible 'voting system that may legally be used
in Texas elections; and
WHEREAS, Sections 123.032 and 123.035 of the Texas Election Code authorize
the acquisition of voting systems by local political subdivisions and further mandate
certain minimum requirements for contracts relating to the acquisition of such voting
systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. As chief elections officer of the Town of Trophy Club, the Town
Secretary shall provide at least one DAU in each polling place in every polling location
used to conduct any election ordered on or after January 1, 2006. The DAU may be
acquired by any legal means available to the Town of Trophy Club including but not
limited to lease or rental from the County of Denton or from any other legal source, as
authorized or required by Sections 123.032 and 123.035, Texas Election Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS this 6" day of March, 2006.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of
Trophy Club, Texas, this the 6th day of March, 2006.
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Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST:
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas