Elections Board

The Elections Board was established under the provisions of the city charter, section 3.10. The board appoints the inspector of each precinct and has charge of all activities and duties required of them by statute and city charter relating to the conduct of elections in the city. Powers, duties, and procedures are set by state law and city charter. The board meets, according to a schedule determined by the board, in the city clerk's office, 300 W Baraga Ave. The board has four members serving four year terms with the city clerk as a fifth member by virtue of position serving an indefinite term.

Elections Board Members
Name	Appointed	Expiration
Rekshan, William	10-14-03 03-26-07	04-11-07 04-11-11
Swanson, Crystal	09-10-07 03-24-08	04-11-08 04-11-12
Fotopulos, Martha	04-28-08	04-11-09
Elzinga, Donald	09-30-02 04-10-06	04-11-06 04-11-10
David Bleau, City Clerk 228-0430	Chairman	City Charter Designee

2008
Elections Board Meeting Schedule
Date	Purpose
The Marquette City Elections Board will hold regular meetings during the current year on the following dates. The meetings will be held in the Marquette City Clerk's office at City Hall, 300 W Baraga Avenue.
3:00pm, Thursday, Jan 10	Public Accuracy Test
3:00pm, Thursday, May 15	To verify candidates for city office
4:00pm, Thursday, June 26	Regular meeting to appoint election inspectors
3:00pm, Wednesday, July 30	Public accuracy test of ballot counter
4:00pm, Thursday, Sep 25	Regular meeting to appoint election inspectors
3:00pm, Wednesday, Oct 29	Public Accuracy Test of ballot counter
4:00pm, Thursday, Nov 26	Regular Meeting
Additional meetings may be called, or meeting dates may be changed. Change notices will be posted at the city clerk's office in compliance with Act 267 of 1976. Minutes of the board meetings will be available for public inspections at the city clerk's office within eight business days after each meeting.

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