At the August 4, 2021 City Council Meeting, the elected body made the decision to postpone the approval of Ordinance No. 4176 on first reading until the first meeting in September which is September 1, 2021.
This decision was partly based upon the Board’s desire to hear the presentation of Palm Beach County Supervisor Of Elections Wendy Sartory Link concerning the County Canvassing Board serving as the canvassing board for the City’s Municipal Elections.
Also attached, you will find communication from PBCSOE Wendy Sartory Link proffering the County Canvassing Board serving as the canvassing board for municipal elections. This option was not included in the proposed ordinance; however, the City Council has the authority to select this option.
If the Board chooses to revise the composition of the City’s Canvassing Board, staff will place a proposed ordinance, reflecting the Board’s decision, on the September 1, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda for approval on first reading. If approved on first reading, the ordinance heading will be advertised and placed on the agenda for the September 15, 2021 City Council Meeting.