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ARF- 6765

Regular Agenda Item 4. A.

Special BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/27/2021
Submitted For:	Mary Springer	Submitted By:	Mary Springer, Finance Director
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Presentation/Discussion regarding redistricting of Gila County.

Background Information

Redistricting: A.R.S. § 11-212 requires the Board of Supervisors to meet following the decennial census and divide the county into supervisorial districts. The 2020 census data has been delayed until September 2021, therefore, allowing the County time to conduct a thorough and transparent redistricting process. The redistricting process for Gila County will be completed in spring 2022. The Board of Supervisors may appoint a Gila County Citizens Advisory Committee. The Citizens Advisory Committee will work under the auspices of the Board of Supervisors, along with consultants James" Mac" Feezor and Bruce Adelson, Esq., to obtain public input, hold public hearings, and review alternative redistricting plans.

Evaluation

The discussion will include the Board of Supervisors reviewing guiding principles, and the selection process of the Gila County Citizen Advisory Committee. It is intended that the content of the resolution be discussed and staff be directed to finalize the resolution for adoption at the August 3, 2021 Board of Supervisors' meeting.

Conclusion

The presentation and discussion will provide the legal requirements and public input process that is critical to ensuring the successful outcome of the redistricting process.

Recommendation

Presentation and discussion.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion to review guiding principles for the redistricting of supervisorial districts and the selection process of the Gila County Citizens Advisory Committee. (Mary Springer)

Attachments
Redistricting Presentation