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Resolution No.
THE [NAME OF ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY] FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 61.012 of the Texas Election Code requires that [NAME OF ENTITIY"S GOVERNING BODY]
must provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in a Texas election on or after
January 1, 2006. This system must comply with state and federal laws setting the requirements for voting
systems that permit voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot.
The Office of the Texas Secretary of State has certified that the ADA iVotronic v. 8.0.1.0 provided by
Election Systems and Software is an accessible voting system that may legally be used in Texas elections.
Sections 123.032 and 123.035 of the Texas Election Code authorize the acquisition of voting systems by
local political subdivisions and further mandate certain minimum requirements for contracts relating to the
acquisition of such voting systems.
THE [NAME OF ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY] HEREBY RESOLVES:
As chief elections officer of the [NAME OF ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY], the [Responsible
officer/employee] shall provide at least one ADA iVotronic v. 8.0.1.0 in each polling place in every polling
location used to conduct any election ordered on or after January 1,2006. The ADA iVotronic v. 8.0.1.0
may be acquired by any legal means available to [NAME OF ENTITY'S GOVERNING BODY], including
but not limited to lease or rental from the County of Dallas, Texas or from any other legal source, as
authorized or required by Sections 123.032 and 123.035, Texas Election Code.
PASSED BY VOTE AND APPROVED this _ day of
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REQUIRED:
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presiding officer
ADDITIONAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED:
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City Secretary/ Clerk
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City Attorney