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Information on Running for Office-
2011 Election:
General Election - Tuesday, November 8 , 2011
Pursuant to Town Charter, elected candidates shall take office at the beginning of the next official meeting following the municipal election at which they were elected, to wit : regular meeting (Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6:30 p.m.)
Offices Open- The seat of Mayor is open and is currently held by Jean Marshall. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be deemed elected.
Term of Office - Three years, through November 2014.
Qualifications - Members of the Town Commission shall have been residents of the Town for at least six continuous months immediately prior to the date of qualification for office and shall have the qualifications of a Town Elector (18 years of age and a registered voter).Qualified candidates shall also submit a sworn statement as to their willingness to serve if elected and execute a loyalty oath as required by Section 876.05 Florida Statutes. (Reference: Section 2.02 of Town Charter)
Nominating Petitions - Every candidate for elective town office shall file with the Town Clerk a petition signed by not less than 25 qualified electors of the town requesting the Town Commission to place the name of such candidate upon the official ballot. Extra signatures should be obtained in the event some citizens are not qualified. Qualified electors may only sign one petition.Signatures on all nominating petitions shall not be collected prior to filing the appointment of Campaign Treasurer/Designation of Campaign Depository form with the Town Clerk. (Reference: Section 13-2 of Code of Ordinances)
Qualifying Fee - $38. The State of Florida Department of State requires an assessment of one percent (1%) of the annual salary of the office being sought. This assessment is deposited into the Elections Commission Trust Fund. The Town Mayors's annual salary is $3,800, which equates to a $38 assessment. (Reference Section 13-6(c) of Code of Ordinances and Section 99.093(1) Florida Statutes. Qualifying fee must be paid by check drawn on the campaign account.
Qualifying Period – Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 12 noon through Tuesday,August 23, 2011 at 12 noon. (89th day to 77th day prior to election date)
Candidates shall file qualifying papers and qualifying fee with the Town Clerk. Qualifying papers consist of willingness to serve statement, loyalty oath, financial disclosure, appointment of campaign treasurer form, nominating petition, etc.
A candidate may announce their candidacy prior to the official qualifying period. However, no campaign funds may be collected or disbursed until the candidate has named a treasurer and depository and filed the appropriate forms with the Town Clerk.The appointment of campaign treasurer/designation of campaign depository form must be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to opening a campaign account.
State law requires candidates for municipal office to comply with State regulations and accounting instructions for candidates and committees as set forth in Florida Statutes.
Melbourne Beach Election Help-
Precinct # 125
Voting Location: 507 Ocean Avenue, Community Room, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Register to vote:
Early Voting:
VOTE BY MAIL:
You can also click HERE to apply online.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES for 2011 Melbourne Beach Election
In alphabetical order (as appearing on the ballot):
**Check back for information on upcoming "Meet the Candidates" forum(s).**
CHARTER REFERENDUM Information
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Referendum Wording (as to appear on the ballot):
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