HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-38RESOLUTION NO. 26-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PAPER
SUBMISSIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO IMPLEMENT AN ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 106.07(2)(a)2,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO PROVIDE AS AN ADDITIONAL OPTION FOR
SUBMITTING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO PROMULGATE RULES AND OTHER GUIDANCE
RELATED TO THE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, governs campaign financing for elections to public
office; and
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach candidates and their designated treasurers and deputy treasurers
have been required to submit campaign finance reports in paper form only; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to expand the available submission methods to
include an electronic filing option; and
WHEREAS, Section 106.07(2)(a)(2), Florida Statutes, authorizes municipalities to impose
electronic filing requirements upon candidates for its elected officials that are not in conflict with
Section 106.0705, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that electronic filing of campaign finance reports will promote
accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
SECTION 1. Option to File by Paper Submission: The City Commission hereby authorizes
the City Clerk to continue allowing the option for candidates, treasurers, and deputy treasurers,
respectively, to submit their Campaign Finance Reports for the City's municipal elections by paper
submission in accordance with the provisions of Section 106.07(2)(a)l, Florida Statutes; and
SECTION 2. Option to File Electronically: The City Commission hereby authorizes the
City Clerk to implement an electronic filing system ("System") in accordance with the provisions of
Section 106.07(2)(a)2, Florida Statutes, and any other Florida law, to provide as an additional option
for filing Campaign Finance Reports, and
SECTION 3. Usage Requirements: Each person who uses the System is subject to City
requirements as prepared by the City Clerk and made public through official City policy.
SECTION 4. Implementation: The City Clerk is authorized to promulgate rules, forms,
procedures, or other guidance needed to give full effect to this resolution.
SECTION 5. Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 23'd day of February, 2026.
Curtis Ford, yo
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason G b 'e , ity Attorney
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