RESOLUTION NO. 778
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS REGARDING THE BALLOT BY MAIL GRANT PROGRAM
Introduced: 12/2/24
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioners of the Board of Elections have requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Board of Elections regarding the Ballot by Mail Grant Program in the amount of $123,995 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioners have indicated that this funding is used to provide pre-paid return postage and outgoing postage on absentee ballots and applications in addition to early voting by mail ballots and applications, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Board of Elections regarding the Ballot by Mail Grant Program in the amount of $123,995 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.