DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: James A. Kus County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Receive "Certificate of Sufficiency" dated September 25, 2023, with respect to the initiative petition entitled "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure" filed with the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters on September 6, 2023, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9114.
2. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9118, the Board of Supervisors shall take action on one of the following:
a) Submit the "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure", without alteration, to the voters pursuant to Elections Code Section 1405; and adopt Resolution calling an election for the "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure" to be consolidated with the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Statewide Primary Election; or
b) Refer the "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure" to a county agency or agencies for a report or reports on the effect of the proposed ordinance (e.g., fiscal impact), pursuant to Elections Code Section 9111, and direct staff to present the report(s) to the Board of Supervisors no later than 30 days after today's date, at which time your Board would adopt a Resolution calling for an election pursuant to Elections Code Section 1405.
REPORT
The recommended actions will allow your Board to conduct its ministerial duties regarding the initiative petition entitled "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure" ("Initiative Measure"). After receipt of the "Certificate of Sufficiency" from the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, your Board is require...
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