File #: 25-0067    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/9/2025 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action:
Title: First Reading of Ordinance 584 - Amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-41 Remote Attendance Summary: The Town Commission has ceased the use of electronic means to permit remote attendance or participation in town meetings due to the unnecessary legal risk created by technological failures or limitations beyond the control of the member, board, committee, or Town. This ordinance amends the Code to expressively prohibit remote attendance and avoid the risk of unintentional violations of Florida's Sunshine Law.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 584 Ord rev 2-41 re remote attendance v2, 2. Ordinance No. 584 BIE re Ord rev 2-41 (1)
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To: Town Commission

From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager

Date: 5/20/2025

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First Reading of Ordinance 584 - Amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-41 Remote Attendance

 

Summary:

The Town Commission has ceased the use of electronic means to permit remote attendance or participation in town meetings due to the unnecessary legal risk created by technological failures or limitations beyond the control of the member, board, committee, or Town. This ordinance amends the Code to expressively prohibit remote attendance and avoid the risk of unintentional violations of Florida’s Sunshine Law.

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Previous Commission Action: Adoption of Ordinance 559 in January of 2023.

 

Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

 

Proposed Motion: Move approval of Ordinance 584 on first reading.