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R. William Rutter, Jr. Palm Beach County Attorney West Palm Beach

QUESTION:

May a special election called for the purpose of submitting a proposed county charter for approval by the electorate be held on the same date as the date fixed for the general election or a primary election?

SUMMARY:

A special election called by the board of county commissioners to submit a proposed county charter for adoption by the qualified electors of the county may be held on the same date as the date fixed for a general or primary election, provided it is held within the 45-day time limitation period prescribed by…