ORDINANCE tabulating the votes cast and canvassing the returns of the City of Houston Runoff Election held on December 12, 2015; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; declaring the Official Results of the Runoff Election

The Texas Election Code requires City Council to canvass the returns of the December 12, 2015 Runoff Election not before the 8^th day after the Runoff Election and not later than 11 days after the Runoff Election.  Because the 8^th day after the General Election falls on Sunday, December 20, 2015, the canvass begins on the next business day, Monday, December 21, 2015.  The proposed ordinance is in the customary form to conduct the canvass and is recommended for approval.

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City Secretary

Anna Russell

City Secretary

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