Boynton Beach Charter Amendment Question 3-Modernizing Charter Language and Notice Requirements
Ballot LanguageShall the City Charter be amended to require that candidates have resided continuously within the City for at least one (1) year prior to filing for office?SynopsisThis amendment would update multiple sections of the City Charter to reflect current legal standards and modern communication practices. The changes include replacing outdated masculine-only pronouns with gender-neutral language, updating notice and publication requirements to align with current Florida law, allowing for the use of electronic and digital communication methods where permitted by statute, and making technical corrections to improve clarity and consistency. The amendment does not change City powers or policies, but modernizes wording and procedures to match current law and technology.Yes - For the Measure Means:If voters accept this ballot initiative, the City would update sections of its City Charter to reflect current legal standards and modern communication practices.No - Against the Measure Means:If voters reject this ballot initiative, the City would not update the language of the City Charter to match current law and technology.
