§ 6.04. Vacancy in Candidacy.

If the death, withdrawal or removal of a qualified candidate for Miami Beach City Commission following the end of the qualifying period results in fewer than two candidates remaining on the ballot for that office, there shall be one supplemental qualifying period of five (5) days beginning on the first business day following the vacancy in candidacy. No further supplemental qualifying period shall thereafter be established at all if a vacancy in candidacy occurs within forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the election for the office of City Commissioner or Mayor. If within forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the election for the office of City Commissioner or Mayor, there is only one candidate on the ballot for an elected office, said candidate shall be declared elected and no election for that office shall be required.

(Res. No. 2014-28605, 5-21-14, passed by voters 8-26-14)

State law reference

Filling vacancy in candidacy, F.S. § 166.031(6).