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Ordinance 4-17: Changing Election Qualifying Dates in Tequesta

Original title: ORDINANCE 4-17, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER AT ARTICLE II., SECTION 2.02 TO ADJUST THE DATES FOR QUALIFYING FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICE, AT THE REQUEST OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS. PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION, SUBSECTION AND PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA 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.

Record date · June 8, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The Village of Tequesta is amending its charter to update the dates for candidates to qualify for municipal office. This change was requested by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections to align with county procedures.

Why it matters

Candidates running for municipal office in Tequesta will have different filing deadlines for their campaigns as a result of this charter amendment.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Municipal election candidates

Candidates must adhere to the new qualifying dates when filing for municipal office.

Directly affected

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections

The office receives a certified copy of the ordinance and coordinates the adjusted election schedule.

Key Facts

  • Ordinance 4-17 amends Article II, Section 2.02 of the Village of Tequesta Charter.
  • The ordinance adjusts the official dates for qualifying for municipal elected office.
  • The change was initiated at the request of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
  • The Village Clerk is required to send a certified copy of the ordinance to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
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  • All other sections and provisions of the Village Charter remain unchanged.
  • The ordinance includes standard legal clauses for conflicts, severability, and codification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the election qualifying dates changing?
The change was requested by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections to ensure local procedures align with county election requirements.
Does this ordinance change other parts of the Village Charter?
No, the ordinance explicitly states that all other sections and provisions of the Charter remain in full force and effect.

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Alignment with County Procedures

The ordinance demonstrates a shift toward standardizing municipal election timelines with county-level election administration.

Connected Entities

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Village of Tequesta
OrganizationPalm Beach County Supervisor of Elections“The entity that requested the change to election dates.”Map →
locationVillage of Tequesta“The municipality enacting the ordinance.”Map →

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