To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Board of Canvassers Appointment
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Appoint a Republican member to the Board of County Canvassers
BACKGROUND:
There are members on the Board of County Canvassers whose terms will end in October 2023. At the end of a term, the local county political parties submit three names for your consideration. The Genesee County Republican Party has submitted a list of three names for this upcoming term.
DISCUSSION:
Norma Eskew is a current Republican member of the Board of County Canvassers. Her term will expire on October 31, 2023. The Genesee County Republican Party has submitted the following names for your consideration:
Norma Eskew (Swartz Creek, MI)
Brenda Barker (Grand Blanc, MI)
Perry S. Russo (Grand Blanc, MI)
The incumbent has indicated a willingness to continue to serve.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
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IMPACT ON OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
This appointment will allow the Board of County Canvassers to have a full Board for the November canvass.
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 168.24a, a four (4) member board of county canvassers is established in every county in this state where all of the powers granted to and duties required by law, other than the board of state canvassers, are granted to and required to be performed by the board of county canvassers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCL 168.24c, the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners ("this Board") is authorized to elect, by ballot, appointees to the board of county canvassers; and
WHEREAS, any one (1) political party shall not be represented by more than two (2) members on the ...
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