Sarasota County Charter, January 2019

January 2019 edition 25 ballots, which shall be completed within 5 days after a primary election, and within 10 days after a general election. Audits shall be completed by a reputable independent and nonpartisan auditing firm as in (2) above. A copy of these audits shall be retained for public view and copying at the Supervisor of Elections Office in addition to being given to the County Commissioners. These audits shall be considered Florida public records pursuant to Florida Statute 119. (Added Section 6.2A, 11/7/2006.) (Pursuant to Section 97.0115, Florida Statutes, sub-section 6.2A is preempted by the Florida Election Code and unenforceable.) Section 6.3 Recall. The procedures for the recall of a County Commissioner shall be as set forth in general law. The procedures for the recall of other elected County officers, including, but not limited to, the Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Clerk of [the Circuit] Court shall be the same as those for the recall of a County Commissioner. (Amended 3/14/2000 and 11/7/2000.) Section 6.4 Method. Ordinances shall prescribe the method of calling special elections and referenda. (Renumbered 11/6/1990.) Section 6.5 Elections for County Office. As identified herein, county office for which compensation is paid shall be defined to include membership on the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, and Sheriff. County office for which compensation is not paid is membership on the Charter Review Board. (Added 11/6/1990; Amended 11/5/1996 and 11/7/2000.) 6.5A No candidate for any county office for which compensation is paid shall accept any contribution from any contributor, including any political committee, as defined by state law, in cash or in kind, in an amount in excess of $200.00. (Amended 11/6/1990, 3/14/2000, and 11/7/2000.) Section 6.6 Enforcement.