They also must file within thirty days from the date of appointment or the beginning of employment. Those appointees requiring Senate confirmation must file prior to confirmation. Generally all elected constitutional officers and candidates for such office. Included officers are Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet members, members of the Legislature, Circuit Court Judges, County Judges, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Clerks of Circuit Courts, Sheriffs, Tax Collectors, Property Appraisers, Supervisors of Elections, County Commissioners, elected Superintendents of Schools, members of District Schools Boards, Mayor and members of the Jacksonville City Council. Office holders file with the Department of State, Room 1801, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250.
Candidates file with the officer before whom the qualify.
Office holders must file no later than July 1 of each year. Candidates must file prior to or at time they qualify. Yes, and it is your duty to obtain and file any of the special purpose forms in order to comply with the Ethics Law. Here is a brief synopsis of each. Refer to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes for specific information or contact the Florida Commission on Ethics.