File #: RES 2017-312    Name: House Bill 7003-Ethics Reform
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/15/2017 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 12/14/2017 Final action: 12/14/2017
Title: A RESOLUTION URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 7003, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO FILE AN ANNUAL FORM 6.
Sponsors: City Manager
Indexes: Ethics, Opposing Legislation, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2017-312-Opposing HB 7003-Ethics Reform, 2. BACKUP-HB 7003-Ethics Reform, 3. BACKUP-FLC Ethics Reform Summary

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 7003, 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 7003 (HB 7003) would require municipal elected officials and candidates for elected municipal office to file an annual Form 6.  This bill will likely deter many qualified candidates from running for elected municipal office as the full disclosure of financial interests required by Form 6 will make it necessary for municipal candidates to hire an accountant.  This 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 7003 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