Attorney’s Corner Lance Fuchs
“AMENDMENT OF A CHAP- TER 616 FAIR CHARTER”
The charter of a fair association is
the formal document that gives all fairs in the state of Florida the legal authority to operate as a corpora- tion. Many fair associations are uncertain, if the need aris- es, on how to amend a fair charter. Florida Statute 616.05 is the specific statute that governs how a fair association may amend its charter. Typically, charter amendments are first proposed by the
fair board or membership as outlined in the fair associa- tion’s bylaws or charter. Once the amendments are passed by the fair board or membership, the following steps are required: (1) The amendments need to be submitted to the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ("Department") for approval; (2) Assuming approval is obtained from the Depart-
ment, the amendments, or a summary of them, should be published in your local paper for four (4) consecutive weeks (3) Once publication has occurred, and the four (4)
weeks have passed, a petition should by filed by the fair with the local Circuit Court and a circuit court judge will need to approve and allow the amendments; (4) Upon the entry of an order by a local circuit court
judge approving the amended charter, a copy of the Order and amendments should be recorded in the County Clerk's office and also provided to the Department. Lastly, the fair should obtain a certified copy of the amend-
ed charter from the County Clerk of the Circuit Court for its own records.
Convention and IAFE Zone 2 Highlights At A Glance
May 16 - 18th
Wednesday, May 15th - Giles Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament
St. John’s Golf & Country Club—See page 9 Shotgun start at 1:30 pm
Wednesday, May 15th - Haunted Pub Tour 6:30 - 8:30 pm—See page 45
Thursday, May 16th - IMPORTANT WORKSHOP
1:-2:30 SECURITY/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EVERYONE needs to attend!
Thursday, May 17th - President’s Party Honoring President Paul Davis
Friday, May 18th - Opening Session and Keynote speaker—
Saturday, May 18th - LIGHTS! CAMERA! GALA! Think Hollywood and a Night At The Oscars!
Dress to impress at our annual Awards Gala. We will laugh, dance, and enjoy a great time as we honor YOU - the Oscar winners of our industry; A Showcase & Awards
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - Educational Sessions featuring many guest speakers and many of our own “Florida” experts.
Trade Show - a great chance to mix, mingle and do some Fair business. There will be great showcases and over $1000 in “cold, hard cash” give away!
Fantastic Showcases throughout the Convention! Be sure to join us for lunch on Friday in the
Federation Hospitality Suite open nightly - in the GREEN Room-a great place to network!
DIRECTORY COVER PHOTO CONTEST
PHOTO MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE
REGISTRATION DESK BY 5:00
THURSDAY, MAY 16
ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE AT
www.floridafairs.org FAIRCRACKER-SPRING 2019 5
Trade Show featuring over 100 Associate member businesses
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