CEO 82-87 -- October 29, 1982

APPOINTED SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

APPLICABILITY OF FULL AND PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE II, SECTION 8(a), FLORIDA CONSTITUTION

To: Mr. David C. Leahy, Supervisor of Elections, Dade County

SUMMARY:

As an appointed Supervisor of Elections for Dade County is not an elected constitutional officer, he is not required to comply with the financial disclosure requirements of Article II, Section (a) and (h), Florida Constitution. CEO 77-100, regarding an appointed superintendent of schools, is referenced.

QUESTION:

Are you, the appointed Supervisor of Elections for Dade County, required to file full and public disclosure of your financial interests pursuant to Article II, Section 8(a), Florida Constitution?

Your question is answered in the negative.

In your letter of inquiry you advise that as the Supervisor of Elections for Dade County, you were appointed by the County Manager and confirmed by the County Commission pursuant to Section 3.04B of the Dade County Home Rule Charter. Article II, Section 8(a), of the Florida Constitution provides:

All elected constitutional officers and candidates for such offices and, as may be determined by law, other public officers, candidates, and employees shall file full and public disclosure of their financial interests.

We previously advised in CEO 77-100 that an appointed superintendent of schools is not required to file full and public disclosure. Similarly, we find that because you hold an appointive position as Supervisor of Elections, you are not required to comply with the financial disclosure requirements of Article II, Section 8(a) and (h), Florida Constitution.