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such recount is to be conducted. The City shall reimburse the Contracting <br /> Officer for the cost of such recount which is not included in the original <br /> cost estimate. <br /> S. Schedule for Performance of Services. The Contracting Officer shall perform all <br /> Election services in accordance with and in compliance with the time requirements <br /> set out in the Texas Election Code. <br /> T. Contracting with Third Parties. In accordance with Section 31.098 of the Texas <br /> Election Code, the Contracting Officer is authorized to contract with third parties <br /> for Election services and supplies. The cost of such third-party services and <br /> supplies will be paid by the Contracting Officer and reimbursed by the City. <br /> U. Department of Justice Preclearance for General Elections. If required by law, <br /> any changes to the general conduct of voting in Hays County will be precleared <br /> through the United States Department of Justice by the Contracting Officer with <br /> copies of the submission and response e-mailed to the City. <br /> II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY. The City shall perform the following <br /> responsibilities: <br /> A. Election Orders, Election Notices, and Canvass. The City shall be responsible <br /> for the preparing, adopting,publishing, and posting of all required election orders, <br /> resolutions,notices and other documents, including bilingual materials, evidencing <br /> action by the City of all actions necessary to call the Election. The City shall be <br /> responsible for conducting the official canvass of the Election. <br /> B. Map/Annexations. The City shall provide the Contracting Officer with an updated <br /> map and street index (including address numbers) of its jurisdiction in and <br /> electronic or printed format and shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing of <br /> any new developments,annexations or de-annexations and any other changes to the <br /> master voter registration list within the jurisdiction. <br /> C. Department of Justice Preclearance for Special Elections. If required by law, <br /> the City shall be individually responsible for obtaining appropriate preclearance <br /> from the United States Department of Justice for any special elections. <br /> D. Ballot Information. The City shall prepare the text for the City's official ballot in <br /> English and Spanish and provide to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible at <br /> the end of the period for ordering the Election or filing for candidacy. The ballot <br /> information shall include a list of propositions showing the order and the exact <br />