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QUESTIONS:

1. May an elected city council member, or candidate for that office, also serve as a certified reserve police officer under the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes?

2. Does the Charter of the City of Edgewood prohibit the above-stated activity?

3. What effect does the charter provision which prohibits candidates for the office of council member or mayor, upon qualifying, from serving as appointed officials of the city have upon present or `sitting' council members?

The prohibition against dual officeholding contained in the City of Edgewood charter is applicable only when two…