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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9, ELECTIONS (B)
Ordinance No. 0-05-71
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, Chapter 9, Elections; amending Section 9-5 of the Code of Ordinances, providing that the proclamation calling the election shall be issued at least thirty days prior to the election; renumbering Section 9-11 to Section 9-10 of the Code of Ordinances, providing that this section only pertains to qualifications of candidates for city commission; creating a new Section 9-11 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for campaign contribution limitations and campaign finance reports; 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
The City Commission, at its meeting of December 13, 2004, authorized the City Attorney's Office to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Elections, of the Code of Ordinances, regulating city commission campaign contributions the same as the limitations of Alachua County. Additionally, this Office has initiated an amendment to Section 9-5 of the Code clarifying that the mayor issues a proclamation calling the election at least 30 days prior to the election.