City of Manvel, Texas

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For May 12, 2012 Election Results

click on the link below to the

Brazoria County website for details:

https://gov.propertyinfo.com/tx-brazoria/ElectionsResultSelect.asp

and then select the City for details.

For Information regarding the Primary Election on May 29, 2012 click on the link below:

https://gov.propertyinfo.com/tx-brazoria/Elections.asp

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General Election Information - May 12th, 2012
FILING DATES: February 4th, 2012 - March 5th, 2012 (5:00 p.m. deadline to get applications to the City Secretary)
You must meet the following qualifications in order to file for candidacy:
- shall be 21 years of age on the first day of the term to be filled at the election;
- shall be a citizen of the United States;
- shall be a qualified voter of the city;
- at the time of the election, and for at least twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the election, shall reside within the corporate limits of the city;
- no candidate may file for more than one (1) office or place number per election;
- no employee of the city shall be a candidate for a city elective office;
- must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude.
The term of office for the positions up for election are as follows:
Council Place 1: 3 year term
Council Place 2: 3 year term
Council Place 4: 1 year term
If you are interested in filing for candidacy select the "Documents" tab, then select "City Elections", then select "2012" then select "May 12th, 2012 General Election" to find the documents required.
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"VOLUNTEERS WANTED"

Applications are being accepted for the following Volunteer Commissions, Boards and Committees:

Manvel Economic Development Corporation

Planning, Development & Zoning Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Appointments are made annually and as vacancies occur. Most terms are for 2 years.

Volunteers play a key role in keeping the City government close to the people it serves and provides ideas, feedback and suggestions and may serve as a sounding board for proposed policy. The City of Manvel City Council depends on the input from residents serving on Boards, Commissions and Committees. These Boards, Commissions and Committees advise the City Council, City Manager and City Staff.

If you are interested in volunteering your services, please feel free to print a Volunteer Application located under the "Documents" tab, then select "Volunteer", or pick one up from the Manvel City Hall, City Secretary's Office, 20025 Hwy 6, Manvel, TX, Monday - Friday, during regular office hours. Questions may be directed to the City Secretary's office at 281-489-0630.

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4-H members around the state are supporting our firefighters through collecting donations of water, lip balm, Gatorade, and other needed items. Attached is the flyer that is being used to collect these items. See the flyer for drop locations and more information.

CITY OF MANVEL BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED.

Reminder: Burn Permits Expire December 31, 2011.

2011 Tax Rate Information

Legal Notices for the City's 2011 Tax Rate can be found on this website under the Documents tab, then select Tax Rate Information.

CITY OF MANVEL ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 2.13 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $2.71.

EMPLOYMENT

To be considered for employment for the Police Department positions you will need to fill out the paperwork found on the Police Department's website: http://www.manvelpd.org/employment.htm. You can also pickup an application packet at the Police Department.

These forms are in Adobe Acrobat format. You will need to download Adobe Reader, for free, if you have not already done so. You can download the program by going to: http://www.acrobat.com.