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e e ~(Q)~W' LA PORTE, LPISD, and COLLEGE, shall be at La Porte city Hall. LA PORTE shall conduct elections for itself, LPISD, and COLLEGE, at Precincts 1 through 7, both inclusive. 3. Each entity shall conduct its own candidate filings; drawings for places on its ballot; posting and publication of election notices; receipt of campaign finance reporting; and any other actions required of the entity by the Texas Election Code, except as herein provided. LA PORTE shall arrange for printing of ballots, and rental of election booths and electronic counting machines; appoint and compensate judges and clerks; and shall conduct early voting for LA PORTE, LPISD, and COLLEGE. LPISD and COLLEGE shall each make the necessary filings with the u.s. Department of Justice under the Federal Voting Rights Act, for pre-clearance of the change in election date; joint election procedure; and the establishment of precincts, for their respective jurisdictions. 4. Common expenses of the joint election shall be prorated among the parties incurring and benefiting from such expenditures. Expenses shall include all necessary disbursements, such as ballot printing and supplies, and judges and clerks. LA PORTE shall invoice LPISD and COLLEGE for their pro rata portions of such joint expenses, which invoice shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof. Under the terms of the Texas Election Code, no charge shall be incurred for use of pUblic buildings to conduct an election. The parties shall meet following the 1998 election to review the administration and expenses of the joint elections. 170-