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FL H0995

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kelli Stargel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 10 of the Charter of the City of Lakeland to clarify residency, election, and term requirements for city commissioners
  • City commission consists of 7 electors including the mayor, all serving 4-year terms, with one commissioner each from Districts A, B, C, and D, plus two at-large commissioners
  • Commissioners elected from districts must be residents of their respective districts for at least 1 year prior to taking office and must remain residents during their terms
  • Extends terms for certain commissioners: Districts C and D commissioners' terms extended 1 year with election on November 1, 2005 (or December 6, 2005 if runoff required); Districts A and B commissioners' terms extended 1 year with election on November 6, 2007 (or December 4, 2007 if runoff required)
  • Effective upon becoming law

Legislative Description

City of Lakeland, Polk County

Last Action

Died in Community and Military Affairs Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Community And Military Affairs Subcommittee12/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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