Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #________



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



October 1, 2002



Agenda Report # ___________





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Elections & Registration Budget Amendment



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance amending the Elections & Registration

FY03 Budget from $666,647 to $676,647; accepting $10,000 from the Office of the

Secretary of State and authorizing 4 part-time election technician (G-4)

positions through November 5, 2002.



Background: With the implementation of Georgia?s new electronic voting system,

the State has committed approximately $4 million to voter education on the new

voting equipment. Based on the 77,514 registered voters, the City will receive

$10,000 to provide the voter education. This funding is for the hiring of 4

part-time election technician (G-4) positions dedicated to supplying voter

education, printing of material and supplies.



Analysis: The transfer will provide the funding for voter education on the new

electronic voting machines (Direct Record Electronic Voting) to be used in the

November elections.



Alternatives: Provide the voter education through the use of existing

Elections & Registration staff and City funding.



Financial Considerations: None.



Legal Considerations: None.



Recommendations/Actions: Approve an ordinance amending the Elections &

Registration FY03 Budget from $666,647 to $676,647; accepting $10,000 from the

Office of the Secretary of State and authorizing 4 part-time election

technician (G-4) positions through November 5, 2002.