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What forms do I file?

Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE9)
Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE84) - Stating that you have received, read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes
Loyalty Oath for Candidates for Public Office/Oath of Candidate (DS-DE 24B)
Petition - The Petition must contain signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City of Clermont and must be filed in a sufficient amount of time to allow the Petition to be certified by the Supervisor of Elections Office prior to the end of the Qualifying Period.
Financial Disclosure Form (CE Form 1) (F.S. 99.061 (4) and 112.3145)

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1. Who is my Qualifying Officer?: Your Qualifying Officer is City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC email her or call 352-241-7330.

2. When do I file my Qualifying Papers?: Election Qualifying for Seats 1,3 and 5 will open on June 13, 2022 at noon and close on June 17, 2022 at noon.

3. What forms do I file?

Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE9)
Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE84) - Stating that you have received, read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes
Loyalty Oath for Candidates for Public Office/Oath of Candidate (DS-DE 24B)
Petition - The Petition must contain signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City of Clermont and must be filed in a sufficient amount of time to allow the Petition to be certified by the Supervisor of Elections Office prior to the end of the Qualifying Period.
Financial Disclosure Form (CE Form 1) (F.S. 99.061 (4) and 112.3145)

4. What fees are paid at time of qualifying?: A Campaign Account Check is made payable to the City of Clermont for a State Election Assessment fee of 1% of the annual salary of the position. (F.S. 99.093)

5. Where do I file my Qualifying Papers?: City Clerk's Office
Clermont City Hall
685 W Montrose Street
2nd Floor
Clermont, FL 34711

6. What are the Council Term Limits?: Clermont City Council Members and the Mayor are limited to four consecutive two-year terms. The voters approved this charter amendment in November 2019 to become effective in 2020.