Fail: 2,223 / 41.90% Yes votes ...... 3,082 / 58.10% No votes

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City treasurers may be either elected or appointed. By state law, elected city treasurers must reside and be a registered voter in the city in which they hold office. This requirement does not apply to appointed city treasurers. State law authorizes city elections on whether to make an elective city office (except for the office of city council member) appointive. Currently, the office of City Treasurer in the City of Pinole is an elective office and is subject to state statutes governing qualification for office, including residency and voter registration requirements, and terms of office.

Effect if the Measure Passes

If a majority of those voting vote "yes" on this measure, then the office of City Treasurer in the City of Pinole will become an appointive office effective December 5, 2006, or earlier if a vacancy occurs before December 5, 2006. If this measure passes, the Pinole City Treasurer will no longer be legally required to be a resident and registered voter in the City. Also, the City Treasurer will hold office at the pleasure of the City Council and be subject to City terms of employment and personnel procedures, including those governing performance appraisals and termination. In addition, the City Council may by ordinance delegate authority to appoint the City Treasurer to the City Manager.

Effect if the Measure Does Not Pass

If this measure does not pass, the office of City Treasurer in Pinole will continue to be an elective office subject to state law terms of office and residency and voter registration requirements.

DATED: August 7, 2006

Benjamin T. Reyes II
City Attorney
City of Pinole