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Rules committee backs school board’s bid to hire independent general counsel
Summary
The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee on Oct. 6 approved a resolution expressing support for a local J bill that would amend the city charter to allow the Duval County School Board to retain its own general counsel. The measure passed 6-2 and now moves to the next steps in the local-to-state J bill process.
The Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee on Monday approved a resolution (20250695) expressing the council’s support for local J Bill J‑1, which would amend the city charter to allow the Duval County School Board to retain its own independent general counsel. The committee approved the resolution by a recorded vote of 6 yeas and 2 nays.
Supporters said the change would help the school board recruit attorneys with specialized education-law expertise who report directly to the board. “This resolution would express city council's support for local bill j 1, which amends the charter authorizing the school board to retain independent general counsel,” said John Scott, a Southside resident, during public comment.
The school board’s elected members also urged support. “Independent counsel ensures that our board can act with clarity, accountability, and confidence,” said Melody…
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