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..b.. ~ ..~ .. <br />John Day <br />From: Linda Grist <br />Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:58 PM <br />To: John Day <br />Subject: RE: Resolution -English as the Offiaal Language <br />I am writing you In response to the below a-mail. In following NCGS §163-165.5A "In every county or <br />municipality where the Hispanic population exceeds six percent (6%) in accordance with the most recent <br />decennial federal census, all instructions to the voter for ballots shall be printed in both English and Spanish. The <br />state Board of Elections shall prepare a Spanish translation of ballot instructions for local board of elections". <br />Since Cabarrus County has over 6% Hispanic in Concord and Kannapolis, we must in certain circumstances print <br />instructions in Spanish. <br />Also, we are mandated to follow the instructions and rules of the State Board of Elections not inconsistent with the <br />laws of North Carolina. Therefore, we must distribute Registration forms and other materials as the State Board <br />directs. We do not use the services of a translator. <br />Linda C. Crisp CERA-CNCEA <br />Cabarrus County Board of E/ectlons <br />53 Corban Avenue, SE <br />PO Box !3!5 <br />Concord, NC 28026-1315 <br />Phone: (704J 920.2880 <br />Fax: (704} 920.2831 <br />E-Mail: Icgrist~cabarruscounty.us <br />Web site: http://www.cabarruscounty.uslelections <br />from:.>ahn Day <br />Seat: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 2:42 PM <br />To: _Department Heads <br />Cc• _BOC <br />Subject: Resolution -English as the Offkial Language <br />Good afternoon, <br />The attached resolution, introduced by Commissioner Privette, will be discussed by the BOC at its regular <br />meeting January 22. Last night the Board asked for comments from department directors regarding how such a <br />policy would impact the operations of their departments. Please read item number 4 carefully - it states that all <br />programs, publications, documents, etc., will be in English only. The way I read it, no language other than English <br />will be spoken or written while conducting the county's business. <br />Please be brief and concise in your assessments, and include a list of any publications or documents used by <br />your departments that are in a language other than English. Please also indicate if you ever use the services of a <br />translator (staff member or contractor). <br />Forward this information to me by noon on Tuesday, January 16~'. Thank you for your assistance in this matter <br />John <br />John Day <br />County Manager <br />Cabarrus County <br />PO Box 707 <br />Concord, NC 28026-0707 <br />1/16/2007 <br />- `1 <br />