§ 18-8. Applicability of state law to city elections.

(a)

In all city elections held under this chapter, where any questions shall arise which are not settled by acts of the state legislature particularly applicable to the city or by this chapter, then, and in such event, the general laws of the state and particularly the Florida Election Code as amended, applying to like situations involving state and county elections, shall govern, so far as the same may be applicable. In the application of such general laws, the city council shall be substituted in lieu of the board of county commissioners whenever such substitution would otherwise be applicable to municipal elections.

(b)

The general laws of the state shall be particularly applicable and controlling as to the handling of city elections, issuance of necessary certificates, assisting voters and similar responsibilities of the precinct boards of elections.

(c)

The city council hereby exercises its option in accordance with F.S. § 100.3605(2) to opt out of the early voting provisions of the Florida Statutes.

(d)

All elections, except as otherwise provided by the Charter and this chapter, shall be conducted according to the principles adopted for the Florida Election Code.

(Ord. No. 03-07-02, § 10, 7-17-2003; Ord. No. 2005-08-01, 9-2-2005)