§ 2-20. Supplemental documentation for application for place on ballot.

(a)

All applicants for a place on the ballot for an election of the city council, when submitting their application to the city clerk, shall also submit an original of least two (2) of the following documents showing a current address:

(1)

Valid voter registration certificate;

(2)

Current utility bill;

(3)

Current bank statement;

(4)

Government check;

(5)

Original paycheck;

(6)

Other current government-issued document with name and address.

(b)

The city clerk shall mark on a form created by the city, the type of supplemental documentation provided by each applicant when submitting their application for a place on the ballot.

(c)

The city clerk shall make a photocopy of the original documents provided, and return the originals to the applicant. All copies shall be filed with the application of the candidate.

(d)

Each applicant must sign the form acknowledging the type of supplemental documentation that was provided, and that the documentation is now a public record, and subject to the Texas Public Information Act. If requested, copies of the documentation shall be provided by the city clerk, with redactions to all information other than the applicant's name and address.

(e)

The city clerk shall publish the form with the application on the city clerk's election webpage.

(Ord. No. 2017-11-30-0920 , § 1, 11-30-17)