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Ordinance No. 0-99-17
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances relating to elections; updating the list of precincts in each district to match realignments approved by the Supervisor of Elections; repealing portions of the chapter concerning inspectors and clerks that duplicate state law; updating language on qualifying for office; providing minor modifications to clarify language; permitting absentee ballots to be run through tabulating equipment after polls open on election day; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
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Ordinance No. 0-99-17
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances relating to elections; updating the list of precincts in each district to match realignments approved by the Supervisor of Elections; repealing portions of the chapter concerning inspectors and clerks that duplicate state law; updating language on qualifying for office; providing minor modifications to clarify language; permitting absentee ballots to be run through tabulating equipment after polls open on election day; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
At its meeting of November 9, 1998, the City Commission authorized the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance removing outdated language and precinct information from Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, relating to elections.