ORD 2026-10 Aiken County Board of Elections AdoptedORDINANCE NO. 2026 -10
THIS ORDINANCE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AFFIRMING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA AND THE
BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
OF AIKEN COUNTY
WHEREAS, The City, following discussion with the Board of Voter Registration and
Elections of Aiken County, has determined that it would be in the best interest of the City that such
Aiken County Board take total responsibility for the City Election to be held on November 3, 2026;
and,
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the State Statute that authorizes such transfer, specifically Title
5-15-145, requires that the Governing Bodies of the Municipality and County agree to the terms of
the transfer by Ordinances related to the Agreement of the parties; and
WHEREAS, As an additional prevision within South Carolina Code of Laws Section 5-
15-145 it is specifically provided that if such total responsibility is transferred that the Municipal
Election Commission is abolished; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the Proposed Agreement to be entered into
by and between the City and the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Aiken County, a copy
of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, The City Council following the review of all documentation and Code
Requirements has determined that such transfer is appropriate and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of North
Augusta, that:
1. That the Council does hereby approve the Agreement (Exhibit “A”) and
confirms the provisions of same as reached by the City Administrator pursuant
to authority previously provided.
2. All other Ordinances or parts of other Ordinances in conflict herewith are to
the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
3. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading.
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