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____________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE ____________________________________ RESOLUTION A Resolution calling for a Special Election in the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, on March 4 , 20 14, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the Town of Francis the question of whether an Ordinance granting a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for purposes of producing, transmitting and distributing electricity in the Town of Francis shall be approved; authorizing the Mayor to call the election by proclamation and requesting the Pontotoc County Election Board to conduct the election. WHEREAS, on December 3 , 20 13, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, approved Ordinance No. 3-4-2014 , which grants a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for purposes of producing, transmitting, and distributing electricity in the Town of Francis; and, WHEREAS, in order to become effective, the Ordinance granting the franchise must be approved by a majority of the voters voting on said issue at an election held for that purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, as follows: 1. That the issue of approval of Ordinance No. 3-4-2014 , which grants a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, be submitted to the qualified electors of the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, on March 4, 20 14. 2. That the Pontotoc County Election Board be and they hereby are requested to hold a special election in the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, for submission of the question of the approval of Ordinance No. 3-4-2014 to the qualified electors in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Oklahoma and the Town ordinances of Francis, Oklahoma. 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue a proclamation calling the election and giving notice of election as provided by law. The proclamation shall set forth the proposition to be voted upon in the form of the ballot. 4. That the election shall be conducted town-wide with polls remaining open between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5. All precincts totally or partially contained within the town limits of Francis, Oklahoma, shall be open for the election. Each precinct election board shall be the same as for the state and county elections; provided, however that substitutions, if necessary, shall be made by the County Election Board. 6. That the laws governing state and county elections shall be applicable to this election. The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted and approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, on the 3rd day of December , 20 13. SIGNED by the Mayor of the Town of Francis, Oklahoma, on the 3rd day of December , 20 13. Craig Thompson Mayor Attest: Linda West Town Clerk (SEAL)