CEO 75-120 -- May 27, 1975

APPOINTED MUNICIPAL JUDGE

APPLICABILITY OF FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAW

To: John D. Pettigrew, Municipal Judge, Holmes Beach

Prepared by: Bonnie Johnson

QUESTION:

Am I, the appointed Municipal Judge of Holmes Beach, a public officer within the meaning of 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 is equally applicable to your inquiry. Your question is answered accordingly.