NOTICE OF CITY OF NORCROSS GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

08.08.2012

Pursuant to O.C.G.A.  § 21-2-1 et. seq. and all other applicable Georgia laws, please be advised that on November 6, 2012, a general municipal election will be held in the City of Norcross, Georgia, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of said City for their determination the expired term of three council members, seat currently held by David McLeroy, Ross Kaul and Andrew Hixson.

Those interested in qualifying for said offices should be advised that the respective qualification period shall run from Monday, August 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, August 31, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Individuals intending to qualify shall remit the sum of $162 for Council Member.

The registration deadline to vote in this election shall close on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.  Any person who is presently registered as a voter in said City but who now resides outside the city limits is not eligible to vote in said election.  All qualified electors of the City of Norcross, Georgia, are urged to participate.  Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia.  Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

The election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Norcross, Georgia.  All duly qualified electors of the City of Norcross are urged to participate. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and in conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia. Advanced voting will begin Monday, October 15, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each week day through Friday, November 2, 2012, in same location.  In accordance with the current City Charter, the successful candidate(s) will be determined by majority of votes.

This and all City of Norcross elections is governed by the Municipal Election Code of the State of Georgia, and the City Charter.  A copy of the ordinance and/or resolution calling for the election is on file, together with other relevant documents for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, Georgia 30071, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 770-448-7086.  Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.