(a) The Town Clerk is the designated town elections qualifying officer. The Town Clerk is responsible for:
(1) Preparing election packets for candidates wishing to qualify for the Town Commission;
(2) Collecting required forms and fees from candidates seeking qualification;
(3) Filing all appropriate election documentation on behalf of the town with the state elections office and the Brevard County supervisor of elections;
(4) Counting and validating all candidate petition signatures for recommendation to the Town Commission;
(5) Assisting candidates with information concerning deadlines, appointments, and important dates;
(6) Collecting campaign reports; and
(7) Recording and storing election documents in accordance with appropriate records retention procedures.
(b) The town Clerk/elections qualifying officer is not:
(1) Responsible for interpreting election law;
(2) Capable of filing or taking election complaints made by candidates, citizens, or Town Commissioners not running for office;
(3) Responsible for errors or omissions on documents submitted by candidates running for office; and
(4) A policing agent for town elections. Concerns and complaints are to be directed to the Florida Elections Commission.
(Ord. 2010-04, adopted 4-21-10)