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RESOLUTION NO . I3 /
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, URGING THAT PROVISION BE
MADE FOR BALLOT VOTING AT THE ANNUAL UNITED STATES
CONFERENCE OF MAYOR'S
WHEREAS, one of the most important objectives of the
United States Conference of Mayors is to secure full and
accurate expression of the opinion of its membership; and
WHEREAS, voting by acclamation, by rising, or by
count of hands, is at times subject to confusion and uncertainty
as to equitable representation of cities participating; and
WHEREAS, delegates at the current and preceding con-
ferences have expressed themselves as disappointed at the lack
of clarity in present procedure, when closely contested issues
are under discussion; and
WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors is
vitally concerned with fair, just and equitable representation
for cities at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the United States Conference of Mayors
be, and it hereby is urged to provide for the use of ballots when-
ever a vote is taken on a closely contested issue.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of assuring equitable
representation for all cities, numbered ballots should be issued
in blank to authorized delegates, upon registration, and that said
ballots, and only said ballots, should be used in voting.
SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution
shall be transmitted to the United States Conference of Mayors and
--� the cities of Los Angeles County holding membership in the United
States Conference of Mayors.
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SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this // day of '&'1--, ,
1965. /
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
adopted at a j _ meeting of the Cit Council of the
City of Downe held on the // day of � z1 ' , 1965, by
the affirmative vote of at ast _._ c • uncilme , to wit:
ti,i4e4,4z4 ._„4 AYES , Councilmen -�� -� � Y
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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