§ 27-28. Maintenance of records; filing fees.

(a)

The county clerk shall prepare the form of all affidavits, amendments, and certificates required to be filed under this Act. The county clerk shall maintain a record of all affidavits, amendments, and certificates filed pursuant to this article.

(b)

The county clerk is authorized to establish fees for the filing of any affidavits, amendments, and the issuance of any certificates required by this act. Any fees established under this section shall be commensurate with the actual costs of administering the provisions of this article.

(c)

The county clerk is authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this section within ninety (90) days after this article is enacted.

(d)

If the City of Kissimmee or the City of St. Cloud establishes a domestic partnership registry law that is substantially similar to the county's domestic partnership registry code provisions, the county clerk shall collaborate with the City of Kissimmee and/or the City of St. Cloud to determine whether a joint registration system will most efficiently serve our citizens. The county clerk will bring any recommendations for joint administration to the board of county commissioners for its consideration. If such a joint registry is established, the references in to the county clerk shall mean the filing officer for the joint registry approved by the county board of county commissioners and the City of Kissimmee and/or the City of St. Cloud.

(Ord. No. 2016-75, § 1, 8-8-16)