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City Clerk
The City Clerk's Office is the first point of contact for the residents of the City of Inkster. The City Clerk's office is responsible for a number of different functions both to residents as well as City Council, City Departments, City Boards and Commissions and the State of Michigan. Serving as the Official Keeper of Records, the Clerk maintains all files and permanent records of the City such as City Codes, Ordinances, Resolutions, and City Council meeting minutes. In addition, the Clerk is responsible for publishing and posting all legal notices. The City Clerk is responsible for attending City Council meetings and also prepares and distributes City Council meeting agendas; maintains an accurate record of the proceedings of the meetings; publishes legal notices as required; provides voter registration to residents; serves as custodian of all contract, deeds, ordinances, resolutions and city records. The Clerk shall administer oaths as required under the City Charter or laws of the State of Michigan and shall be custodian of the City Seal. The City Clerk's Office regularly becomes a focal point of our system of government with every election. But, that's only one of the duties of the Clerk's Office. The City Clerk also oversees and trains election workers, is responsible for absentee ballots, ensures the integrity of the voting process and distribution of equipment to the 17 precincts throughout the City. The City Clerk's office is also responsible for the maintenance of the Qualified Voter File, which is the official voter registration through the State of Michigan. Current the City of Inkster has over 22,000 registered voters. Application for voter registration may be made at this office by persons who are 18 years of age or more, a U.S. Citizen, and a Michigan resident. If the applicant is a resident of Inkster, the application will be processed in this office. If the applicant is a resident of another Michigan community, the application will be forwarded to the clerk of that community for processing. There is a "close of registration" 30 days before any election. ELECTION NOTICES WILL BE POSTED UNDER REFERENCES/PRESS RELEASES 2012 Election Dates
The polls will open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. All qualified electors present and in line at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. While at the polls, everyone will be asked to present a photo ID, such as a Michigan driver's license or identification card. Anyone who does not have an acceptable form of photo ID or failed to bring it with them to the polls can still vote. They will sign an affidavit stating that they're not in possession of photo ID. Their ballots will be included with all others and counted on Election Day. Per Michigan Election Law, all campaigning on Election Day must be at least 100 feet from any doorway used by voters to enter the polling place. Campaign buttons, hats, clothing with candidate names or campaign slogans must be covered or removed when entering the polling place. Last Day to register to vote for the 2012 Elections
Are you registered to vote?Michigan Election Law states that you must be registered to vote 30 days prior to an election. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by Election Day and be U.S. citizens. Applicants must also be a resident of Michigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register. To register, contact or visit the City Clerk's Office or visit any Secretary of State Office. Absent Voter Information/ApplicationsMichigan Election Law states that a registered voter is eligible to obtain an absentee ballot for an upcoming election if he/she is:
An application must be completion prior to being issued a ballot. Applications are available by visiting City Hall or calling (313)563-9770 and making a request. The City Clerk's Office will be open Saturday prior to Election Day to accept and process Absent Voter Ballot Applications. Office hours are 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Sample ballots for November 6, 2012 General ElectionLook for the correct District Number and Precinct Number and click on your School District below. * If you do not know your District or Precinct Number, click here for a search on the Michigan Voter Information Center. Precinct LocationsDistrict 1:
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Additional Election Information2012 Official Michigan General Election Candidate Listing Inkster Public Schools
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