File #: RES 2017-092    Name: Opposing HB 7021
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/1/2017 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/9/2017 Final action: 3/9/2017
Title: A RESOLUTION URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 7021, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO FILE AN ANNUAL FORM 6.
Sponsors: City Manager
Indexes: Legislative Agenda, Opposing Legislation, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2017-092-Opposing HB 7021-Form 6, 2. BACKUP-HB 7021-Form 6

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 7021, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO FILE AN ANNUAL FORM 6.

 

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BACKGROUND:

House Bill 7021 (HB 7021) would require municipal elected officials and candidates for elected municipal office to file Form 6.  This bill will likely have a chilling effect as it is likely to deter many qualified candidates from running for elected municipal office as the full disclosure of financial interests required by Form 6 will require candidates for elected municipal office to hire an accountant, which can be burdensome, especially for smaller cities where most elected officials serve with little or no pay.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Coconut Creek believes the opposition of HB 7021 would be in the best interests of the residents and businesses of the City of Coconut Creek and the State of Florida.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A