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The Registrar of Voters may, subject to the requirements of this section and subject to such terms and conditions as the Registrar may prescribe, render specified services relating to the conduct of an election to any city or district the governing body of which has by resolution requested the Board of Supervisors for the County of San Diego to permit the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Diego to render such services.
1. The governing body of the city or district shall file with the Registrar of Voters a certified copy of the resolution of its governing body requesting the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to render the specified services relating to the conduct of an election and agreeing that it will be bound by the requirements of this section and such terms and conditions as the Registrar of Voters may prescribe, and agreeing that it will reimburse the County in full for its costs and expenses in rendering such services.
2. The governing body of the city or district shall:
(a) In its resolution specify the services requested.
(b) Deposit at least 60 days in advance of the election the Registrar of Voter’s estimate of the city or district‘s share of the elections cost.
(c) Reimburse the County in full for the services performed upon presentation of a final invoice to the city or district.
(d) Include in its resolution an agreement to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents and employees from expense of liability, including reasonable attorneys fees, as the result of an election contest arising after conduct of an election.
3. If the Registrar of Voters decides that requested election services should not be rendered, the Registrar shall refer the matter to the Board of Supervisors for determination.
(Added by Ord. No. 4692 (N.S.), effective 5-13-76; amended by Ord. No. 7997 (N.S.), effective 12-5-91)
Cross reference(s) -- Board of supervisors, § 500 et seq.
The Registrar of Voters may charge and collect the following fees in connection with providing to members of the public the records and services indicated:
(a) Retrieval and copying of campaign financial records pursuant to Government Code section 81008
1. Records over five years old . . . $5 per request
2. Copies of campaign records . . . $ .10 per page
(b) Searching records or files
1. Staff research:$98 per hour
2. Technical research (custom reports): $173 per hour
(c) Reports:
1. Electronic transfer of vote- by-mail voter information via FTP(file uploaded on a daily/weekly basis): $285
For Special Elections, cost will be adjusted based on the number of registered voters and upon request.
2. Electronic transfer of specialized absentee vote by mail voter information via FTP (file uploaded daily, except weekends and County holidays, upon first request or after Election Day): $216. For Special Elections, cost will be adjusted based on the number of registered voters and upon request.
3. Voter file (Buyer will receive only one file if multiple jurisdictions are requested. ROV does not provide technical support after purchase.)
a. Countywide: $75
b. Selection by jurisdiction:
up to 350,000 registered voters: $38
350,001 - 800,000 registered voters: $46
800,001 and above registered voters: $54
4. Voter roster per Elections Code 2184: $ .50 per 1,000 names
(d) Candidate statements pursuant to Elections Code 13307 (not to exceed 200 words except when noted):
1. Representatives in Congress (250 words): $561 set-up fee, plus $8 per 1,000 registered voters
2. State Senate (250 words): $561 set-up fee, plus $8 per 1,000 registered voters
3. State Assembly (250 words): $561 set-up fee, plus $10 per 1,000 registered voters
4. Countywide Office & Superior Court: $518 set-up fee, plus $8 per 1,000 registered voters
5. County Board of Supervisors & County Board of Education: $518 set-up fee, plus $8 per 1,000 registered voters
6. Community College Districts
a. 200 Words: $518 set-up fee, plus $9 per 1,000 registered voters
b. 400 Words: $1,036 set-up fee, plus $10 per 1,000 registered voters
7. School Districts:
a. 200 words: $518 set-up fee, plus $9 per 1,000 registered voters
b. 200 words with photo: $728 set-up fee, plus $8 per 1,000 registered voters
c. 400 words: $1,036 set-up fee, plus $15 per 1,000 registered voters
8. Special Districts:
a. 200 words: $518 set-up fee, plus $10 per 1,000 registered voters
b. 400 words: $1,036 set-up fee, plus $14 per 1,000 registered voters
(e) Certified copy of affidavit: $1.50 per document pursuant to Elections Code 2167
(f) Notice of intent to circulate County initiative petition pursuant to Elections Code 9103(b): $200 (refundable if petition is certified as sufficient within one year of the date of filing)
(g) Maps
1. Customer-ready maps – Countywide with communities, district boundaries and roads (36” x 48”) $11
2. Custom maps:$104 per hour development charge, plus materials cost as follows:
Up to 11" X 17"
(black & white) No Charge
24" x 36" $2.00
36" x 48" $4.00
CD $1.00
Transparency 36" x 48" $14.00
Mailing Tube $3.00
Custom maps include communities, district boundaries, roads, parcels and precincts as specified in the map order. Additional copies provided at materials cost only. If applicable, postage will be charged at actual cost to mail.
Per Section 371 of the County of San Diego Code of Administrative Ordinances, customer is responsible to pay credit/debit card transaction fee imposed and paid directly to the third-party provider processing the transaction.
(Added by Ord. No. 8076 (N.S.), effective 7-2-92; amended by Ord. No. 8989 (N.S.), effective 12-15-98; amended by Ord. No. 9401 (N.S.), effective 11-30-01; amended by Ord. No. 10505 (N.S.), effective 1-4-18; amended by Ord. No. 10621, effective 9-6-19; amended by Ord. No. 10846 (N.S.), effective 6-22-23)