TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Eugene M. Steinfeld, City Attorney
DATE: April 2, 2014
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MOTION-AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AN ORDINANCE WITH THE REFERENDUM SUBJECT OF "CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS, OATH, AND ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR"
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BACKGROUND: Providing for an ordinance to authorize and direct the administration to implement a referendum for the election of November 4, 2014, and establishing the referendum question as consideration to amend the Charter of the City for 1 year residency qualification to run for Commissioner; an amended oath of office for commissioners; no election for a seat where there is only 1 duly qualified candidate; drawing of lots to decide election where there is a tie vote for election to a seat; and for choosing of Mayor and Vice Mayor in the month of November or as soon thereafter.
RECOMMENDATION: For approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: none
CONTACT PERSON: Eugene M. Steinfeld, City Attorney