Is this [from page 40 of the Fla SC Decision 11/21/2000] the source of the USSC confusion?
Accordingly, in order to allow maximum time for contests pursuant to section 102.168, amended certifications must be filed ... [fuller version below]?
What the Fla SC perhaps/probably meant was Accordingly, in order to accommodate our resolution of the conflicting provisions for a recount and the statutory deadline of seven days after election day, and then to allow the maximum time for contests pursuant to section 102.168, amended certifications must be filed ...
Accordingly, in order to allow maximum time for contests pursuant to section 102.168, amended certifications must be filed with the Elections Canvassing Commission by 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2000 and the Secretary of State and the Elections Canvassing Commission shall accept any such amended certifications received by 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2000, provided that the office of the Secretary of State, Division of Elections is open in order to allow receipt thereof. If the office is not open for this special purpose on Sunday, November 26, 2000, then any amended certifications shall be accepted until 9 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2000. |
