99-37 v RESOLUTION NO. 99- 37
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE A CHANGE IN THE DATE OF CITY
ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the primary election for city commissioner is held every two (2) years on the
first Tuesday in October and the general election, if necessary, is held every two (2) years on the
third Tuesday in October; and
WHEREAS, the elections referred to above are held in odd numbered years; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires City staff to pursue changing the dates of City
elections to even numbered years to coincide with state and federal elections, and to move the dates
of said elections to November.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. City staff shall pursue changing the dates of the City elections and shall
provide the City Commission with information regarding the procedures required and resulting
effects thereof, including, but not limited to, the following:
• (a) Affect, if any, on current elected city commissioners; and
(b) Changes in City Charter, i.e., effective date of taking office, terms of city
commissioners, and the like; and
(c) Ordinances and referendum necessary to implement any changes.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission this 25tty of October , 1999.
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Maur—n King, City er Suzanne Shaughnessy
• Mayor, Presiding Officer
Approved as to form and correctness:
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