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6 <br /> BOCC Elections Advisory Group <br /> Char e <br /> To review, research, and evaluate the current method of electing commissioners, <br /> as well as any alternative electoral methods or models, including but not limited to <br /> single member districts, aligning primary and general election methods, multi-seat <br /> elections, and the number of commissioners. The Advisory Group shall assess all <br /> options and alternatives pursuant to the following criteria: <br /> ➢ Constitutional and statutory requirements and voting rights law; <br /> ➢ Proportionality <br /> ➢ Equity <br /> ➢ Uniformity <br /> ➢ Simplicity/clarity <br /> ➢ Maximizing voter engagement <br /> The Advisory Group's assessment should incorporate, to the extent possible, <br /> anticipated population distribution changes based on the 2020 census. <br /> The Advisory Group may consider options that require enabling legislation; <br /> however, it must present to the BOCC options that do not require such <br /> authorization. <br /> 3 <br />