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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2025-57 (CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 106.07(2)(A)2, FLORIDA STATUTES, REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEM ACCESS AND USAGE; DESCRIBING APPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS LAW; AUTHORIZING THE WELLINGTON CLERK TO PROMULGATE RULES AND OTHER GUIDANCE RELATED TO THE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2025-57 implementing the electronic filing of Campaign Treasurer's Reports for the Village's municipal elections.
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EXPLANATION: The attached Resolution provides for implementation of Section 106.07(2)(A)2 of the Florida Statutes, requiring the submission of Campaign Finance Reports through an Electronic Filing System. It further establishes requirements for the system, system access and usage requirements, describes applicable exemptions from Public Records Law and authorizes the Village Clerk to promulgate rules and other guidance related to the system.
The implementation of the Electronic Filing System will allow candidates and political committees to obtain the reporting forms electronically, submit reports before deadlines, as well as file amended reports when necessary. This will also allow a candidate, their designated campaign treasurer(s), a political committee agent, and members of the public to have access to the campaign treasurer's reports at all times.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: N/A
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
FISCAL IMPACT: This item is within budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Council approval of Resolution No. R2025-57 approving the electronic filing of Campaign Treasurer's Reports for the Village's municipal e...
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