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Resolution
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida,
supporting Florida Senate Bill CS for SB 50 and Florida House of Representatives
Bill CS for HB 23 pertaining to the right for members of the public to be heard at
meetings of governmental boards and commissions.
WHEREAS, the week of March 10-16, 2013 is recognized as National Sunshine
Week, and,
WHEREAS, the First Circuit Appellate Court has previously ruled the public
does not have a right to speak at public meetings, and,
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 50 (CS for SB 50) and House Bill 23 (CS for HB 23), if
passed by the 2013 Florida Legislature, would require the public be given the reasonable
opportunity to speak during public meetings, and,
WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners allows and
encourages public input on our agenda items or other topics,
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Okaloosa Board of County
Commissioners does hereby support the passage of Senate Bill CS for SB50 and House
Bill CS for HB 23 by the 2013 Florida State Legislature.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2013.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST: _________________________________
DON R. AMUNDS
CHAIRMAN
___________________________
DON W. HOWARD
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT