CEO 75-103 -- April 28, 1975

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

APPLICABILITY OF DISCLOSURE LAW

To: Frederick J. Catalano, Municipal Judge, Eustis

Prepared by: Bonnie Johnson

QUESTION:

Am I, as a recently appointed temporary municipal judge, a public officer within the meaning of that term as found in part III, Ch. 112, F. S. (1974 Supp.), and therefore subject to disclosure provisions applicable to public officers?

Your question is answered in the negative.

Enclosed please find a copy of a previous opinion of this commission, CEO 75-46, the rationale of which applies equally to your question. Your inquiry is answered accordingly.