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Oviedo CRC examines residency rules and a special qualifying period after candidate withdrawals
Summary
Committee members reviewed the charter's 12‑month residency qualification, the ministerial role of the filing officer, and a contested charter clause allowing a special qualifying period if candidate withdrawals reduce a race to a single candidate, with staff warning such language can create operational uncertainty.
Committee members discussed candidate eligibility, enforcement and an unusual charter clause that would allow a second qualifying period in the event candidate withdrawals leave only one qualified candidate after the initial filing window.
Moderator (unnamed) summarized the eligibility rule: "No person shall be eligible to hold office who shall not, at the time of qualifying, be a qualified elector, residing within the city limits for a period of at least 12, 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of…
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