New law increases accountability for municipal leaders

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Florida State Legislature recently passed CS/CS/HB 37, which requires local office holders and those seeking election to fill out Form 6, which lists a thorough detail of financial reports now required for candidates to be eligible for election or remaining in office. The law has been in effect for county commissioners, state lawmakers and the governor, however city commissioners and town council members were required to meet the lawâ