Department of State should be under the Executive Branch, no? Then he (or she) would not be part of the judiciary, and Jeb would be his (or her) boss. It sounds like Penton is the "Freedom of Information Officer." It may be an additional title, or just one of his (or her?) functions.
There are other people involved with the foul up, such as (perhaps) County Clerk's office or a "Board of Elections." A county Board of Elections would be under a state Board of Elections. Where are candidates papers originally filed? Board of Elections? Is the BOE under the Executive branch, or the Legislative?
I'm just throwing this stuff out, because if all roads lead to Jeb Bush, then he is the top man to focus upon concerning our communications. I may be wrong, but maybe we can save time and energy by presenting the evidence to Jeb Bush that Greer and Baird aren't judges, rather than going down the road towards impeachment (at least just yet).
I understand that there are those who want to undercut election elegibility and oaths laws as mere "legal technicalities," but the law is the law.
Any ideas out of this mish-mosh?
BTW, a good records search is based upon 2 basic things: 1. the existence of the records in question, and 2. the knowledge, ability, and the dedication of the staff member doing the search.
If you are convinced that the staff member didn't find everything, ask a second time for another search to be done by a staff member with a higher title. (Hot tip of the day!) That's how I obtained a Death Certificate in another state.
I just saw the phrase "Florida Elections Commission." Has to be under a governmental branch, like "Civil Service Commission."
Which governmental branch? Does Jeb appoint the Commissioners?