Agmt24 San Mateo County Chief Elections Office

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7) The Chief Elections Officer will conduct all aspects of the Canvass of Votes Cast. Pursuant to Section 10262 of the Elections Code, the Chief Elections Officer will submit a Certificate of Chief Elections Officer to the Municipality's governing body certifying the results of the Election; 8) The Chief Elections Officer will conduct other various and miscellaneous election -related activities directly required to conduct the Election itself. To the extent that the Municipality has obligations under law to perform various duties that relate to the Election beyond those directly involved with conducting the Election, those duties remain the responsibility of the Municipality. If the Municipality wishes to have any such duties performed by the Chief Elections Officer, the parties must mutually agree in advance in writing to have the Chief Elections Officer perform such duties. By way of example only, if the Municipality is required to send certain notices or adopt resolutions relating to the Election, those duties remain duties of the Municipality TERMS: This Agreement shall be in effect for the performance of all services incident to the preparation and conduct of the Election to be held on November 5, 2024, including before and after said Election date. In the event the Chief Elections Officer is unable to perform services required under this Agreement as a result of employer/employee relation conditions, vendor conditions, the unavailability of Federal, State, or County funds, COVID- 19-related limitations, and/or other conditions beyond the control of the Chief Elections Officer, the Chief Elections Officer will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. The Chief Elections Officer may terminate this Agreement after giving 72 hours written notice, at which time the Chief Elections Officer will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement can be terminated by the Municipality upon 30 days written notice. COST FOR SERVICES In consideration of the performance of services and supplies provided by the Chief Elections Officer, including 1) any and all costs incurred during a recount or election contest that are not reimbursed by the voter requesting the recount or filing the contest as specified in the Elections Code and 2) any other costs associated with the Election, such as return postage costs and costs for ensuring voter accessibility, the Municipality shall pay to the Chief Elections Officer a sum equal to the full cost of the Election, including all such services, supplies, and other costs. The Chief Elections Officer shall send an itemized invoice to the Municipality for all services provided pursuant to this Agreement after the Election is conducted and all related costs are determined. Payment on the full amount of the invoice shall be due and the Municipality shall submit payment to the County of San Mateo within forty-five (45) days of the date of the invoice (the "Due Date"). If the amount is not paid in full within this time, interest shall accrue monthly at a rate of 0.25% per month (equivalent to 3% annually) on the unpaid balance starting at the Due Date. Thereafter, invoices will be sent and shall be payable within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice, with interest being added each month for any unpaid balance. (Signature page follows) REV: 06.27-24 VR ATTY/AGR2024.092/San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer and Assessor -County Clerk- Recorder (Agreement for Election Services wl County) (Page 2 of 3)