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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
OF THE CITY OF OCOEE CANVASSING BOARD AND ELECTION AUDIT
FOR THE MARCH 12, 2013 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The City of Ocoee Canvassing Board will meet at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office, 119 West Kaley Street, Orlando, Florida, at Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting the logic and accuracy test on the absentee ballot tabulating equipment; canvassing the election returns; certifying the results; and conducting an audit of the General Municipal Election.
In accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, this meeting is open to the public and pursuant to Section 101.68(2)(c)2, Florida State Statutes, if any elector or candidate believes that an absentee ballot is illegal due to a defect apparent on the voter's certificate, he or she may at any time before the ballot is removed from the envelope, file with the Canvassing Board a protest against the canvass of that ballot, specifying the ballot precinct, the ballot, and reason he or she believes the ballot to be illegal. A challenge based upon a defect in the voter's certificate may not be accepted after the ballot has been removed from the mailing envelope. Said ballots will be made available to the public for inspection at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office, 119 West Kaley Street, Orlando, Florida from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., prior to the Canvassing Board convening.
If a recount is necessary, it will be conducted immediately following the canvassing of ballots. If there are no provisional ballots, the election can be certified at that time, and the board will select the contest and the precinct to be audited in accordance with Chapter 101.591, Florida Statutes and Rule 1S-5.026 F.A.C. If necessary, the board will reconvene on Friday, March 15, 2013, at 12:00 noon to canvass any provisional ballots, certify the election results, and audit the election results. The finalized meeting schedule will be posted on the City's website and at City Hall.
Note: ยง286.0105, Florida Statutes, states that if a person decides to appeal any decision by a board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any person with a disability, as defined by the ADA, needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, then not later than two business days prior to the proceeding, he or she should contact the City Clerk's Office at 407-905-3105.
February 28, 201313-01275W