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Melbourne Beach commission amends forfeiture language, approves charter changes on second reading 3–1
Summary
The Melbourne Beach commission approved the second reading of an ordinance submitting charter amendments to the ballot, including a residency increase from six to 12 months and revised language on forfeiture of office; commissioners adopted amended language clarifying that forfeiture follows a conviction of a felony or as provided by Florida law. The vote was 3–1.
Melbourne Beach — The Town Commission voted 3–1 on July 22 to approve the second reading of Ordinance 20 25 0 2, sending a package of proposed charter amendments to the ballot after amending language that governs forfeiture of office and clarifying a residency requirement.
The changes in Question 1 include raising the residency requirement for eligibility to serve on the commission from six months to 12 months and replacing explicit references to "malfeasance" and "misfeasance" with language stating that the office shall be forfeited "whenever a member is finally convicted of a felony or otherwise as provided by Florida law," and an alternative phrasing referencing "a crime involving moral turpitude" was discussed.
The move to simplify the language came after Chair (speaking…
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