Florida § 8.05 - Members of governmental agencies appointed pursuant to former district boundaries unaffected by new district boundaries.
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§ 8.05. Members of governmental agencies appointed pursuant to former district boundaries unaffected by new district boundaries.
A change in the division of the state into congressional districts shall not vacate or otherwise affect the office of any member of a board or council who is serving at the time such change is effected and who was appointed by reference to a congressional district as it existed immediately prior to the effective date of such change. Any such member serving on such date shall continue to represent the congressional district in which the member resides until the expiration of his or her term. A vacancy shall exist in such board or council in any congressional district in which no existing member resides and the same shall be filled as provided by applicable law. If two or more such members reside in a single congressional district as constituted after such change, each shall be entitled to serve until the expiration of his or her term.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 8.05
What does Florida Statutes § 8.05 cover?
Section 8.05 ("Members of governmental agencies appointed pursuant to former district boundaries unaffected by new district boundaries.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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