Section 7.08 of the Allen City Charter states:

"Returns of all municipal elections, both general and special, shall be made in accordance with the Texas Election Code, at which time the council shall canvass the votes, declare the results of such election, with notification of election to the candidate elected."

and Section 67.003 of the Texas Election Code states:

"Each local canvassing authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass at the time set by the canvassing authority's presiding officer not earlier than the eighth day or later than the 11th day after Election Day."

The Early Voting Ballot Board reconvened on Friday, May 10th to count returned military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application) and provisional ballots. There were three provisional ballots cast in the City of Allen Elections with none of those counted.

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the canvass and consider the proposed Resolution declaring the results of the May 4, 2019, General Election in accordance with State Law and the Allen City Charter.

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. ______ declaring the results of the May 4, 2019, General and Special Elections.