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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_01-22_2/10/2022ORDINANCE NO. 01-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 2-234 ENTITLED "ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS" TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPRER 2. ADMINISTRATION SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Florida Elections Code requires all candidates for state office to file their campaign finance reports electronically with the Department of State; and WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is, and remains committed to the use and implementation of technology to improve government efficiency, make government user-friendly, and whenever possible, reduce the demands on its resources; and WHEREAS, Section 106.07(2)(a), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Village of Tequesta to require the electronic filing of campaign finance reports by candidate for local elected office who are required to file such reports by state law; and WHEREAS, the Village Council believes that the implementation of a mandatory electronic filing system for campaign finance reports, as already required for state office elections, would strengthen the Village's aforesaid commitment to improving government efficiency, and would serve the best interests of the Village of Tequesta and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are incorporated in this Ordinance. Section 2: Chapter 2. Administration, Article V. Elections, Division 1. Generally of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby amended by creating an entirely new Section 2-234. Entitled "Electronic filing of campaign finance reports" to require and provide procedures for electronic filing of campaign finance reports, providing that Chapter 2. Administration, Article V. Elections, Division 1. Generally shall hereafter read as follows: Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION 1 ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY [Secs. 2-231 — 2-233. Shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.] Sec. 2-234 - Electronic filing of campaign finance reports a Candidates for Village Council shall file campaign finance reports electronically with the Village Clerk The Village Clerk shall determine the required format for the campaign finance reports and shall provide copies of the form upon request. For purposes of this section. "campaign finance reports" or "reports" shall mean the reports required of the campaign treasurers of candidates pursuant to Section 106 07 Florida Statutes. Reports shall be completed and filed in accordance with the requirements of Section 106 0705(3), Florida Statutes b A candidate who fails to comply with the requirements of this section and applicable state statutes shall be subject to the penalties established by Section 106.07(8) Florida Statutes (c) The Village Clerk shall provide technical assistance to candidates regarding the electronic filing requirements contained in this section Sec. 2-235 2-2-34 — 2-250. - Reserved. Section 3: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 2. Administration of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted. Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed. Section 5: If any section or provision of this ordinance, any paragraph, sentence, or word is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. Section 6: Specific authority is hereby given to codify this ordinance into the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta. Section 7: This ordinance will take effect immediately upon adoption. 2 ORDINANCE Date 01-22 02/10/2022 Upon Second Reading Motion Council Member Bruce Prince Second Council Member Laurie Brandon FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT Mayor Frank D'Ambra,lll El 0 El 'Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone ©x Council Member Laurie Brandon 1 Council Member Molly Young El El Council Member Bruce Prince ®x The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA: Frank D'Ambra, III ATTEST: p ►N Al �OPPpRATEp: Lori McWilliams, MMC ;9j- 2. 1 Village Clerk