§ 5.05. Schedule and notice of elections.

(a)

Regular. The election of three council members for a term of three years shall be held in 2012, and every three years thereafter. The election of three council members and the mayor for a term of three years shall be held in 2013, and every three years thereafter. If there is a tie vote for winner of a seat, the council shall make provision at a special meeting to determine the winner by drawing lots. The regular annual election shall be held on the second Tuesday in the month of March, unless the council by ordinance declares a different date.

(b)

Special. Special municipal elections shall be held in the same manner as the regular annual elections. The city council, by resolution, shall fix the qualifying period and the date of a special election.

(c)

Public notice. All elections held pursuant to this Charter shall have at least thirty days notice of election or referendum by publications in a local newspaper of general circulation as defined by F.S. ch. 50 of Florida Statutes. The publication shall be made at least twice, once in the fifth week prior to the week in which the election or referendum is to be held.

(Ref. of 3-9-2004; Ref. of 3-8-2011)