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Read. Follow. Verify.Ordinance 4-17: Changing Election Qualifying Dates in Tequesta
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.
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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Municipal election candidates
Candidates must adhere to the new qualifying dates when filing for municipal office.
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.
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Alignment with County Procedures
The ordinance demonstrates a shift toward standardizing municipal election timelines with county-level election administration.
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