Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS appointment of alternates and substitutes to the Broward County Canvassing Board ("Canvassing Board") for the 2024 primary election cycle, if and to the extent needed.
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to permit Board discussion of alternates and substitutes to the Canvassing Board.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits appointment of alternates and substitutes to the Canvassing Board, if and to the extent needed.
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Summary Explanation/Background
Under Section 102.141, Florida Statutes, the Mayor and the Supervisor of Elections are members of the Canvassing Board unless unable to serve or disqualified. Disqualification includes being a candidate with opposition in the election being canvassed. The 2024 primary election cycle is approximately July 17 through August 28, and the window for candidates to qualify closes on June 14, 2024. This item is brought in an abundance of caution in case either the Mayor or the Supervisor of Elections is unable to serve or is disqualified from serving on the Canvassing Board.
If the Mayor is unable to serve or is disqualified from service on the Canvassing Board, the Board of County Commissioners must appoint an eligible substitute County Commissioner, under Section 102.141(1)(c), Florida Statutes.
If the Supervisor of Elections is unable to serve or is disqualified from service on the Canvassing Board, the Mayor has authority to appoint a qualified County Commissioner to serve as a substitute for the Supervisor of Elections. The Mayor also has authority to appoint one or more qualified County Commissioners to serve as alternates for the Mayor.
This item allows for: (1) Board discussion and appointment of a substitute (if needed) for the Mayor or the Supervisor of ...
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