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Agenda Item: 12(a) |
Prepared By: Alan Gabriel, City Attorney |
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Business: Consent Agenda Resolution |
Department: Executive |
Subject:
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Resolution - Authorizing Participation in a Lawsuit Challenging Form 6 - Financial Disclosure Requirement for all Municipal Elected Officials - Alan Gabriel, City Attorney
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BACKGROUND:
The Florida Legislature last year passed a law that requires all municipal elected officials to complete a Form 6, rather than a Form 1, financial disclosure form, as of January 1, 2024.
Numerous city officials have contacted the Weiss Serota Law Firm regarding the filing of a lawsuit for declaratory and injunctive relief.
The Law Firm has decided to file such a lawsuit, if at least ten municipalities sign on as plaintiffs.
Attached is the resolution to be used by cities and their elected officials to join the lawsuit.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) funded by the legal fund
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 24-04.
POTENTIAL MOTION: “I move to approve Resolution 24-04.