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County attorney clarifies handling of mass notices, public records and council questioning during deliberations
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Boone Countyattorney told the council that mass emails and notices received by the county are public records and explained when the council may receive information and when speakers should be limited to individuals with relevant expertise; he also advised on the line between council discussion and formal debate.
Boone CountyCounty Attorney Kevin Van Horn briefed council members on handling mass notices, public-record requests and proper meeting procedure during Tuesday's meeting, urging clarity about when documents must be treated as public records and how the council should manage public comment and staff participation.
Van Horn said multiple emails and notices the council and commissioners had received must be treated as public records and become part of the public file. "They need to be treated as public records, so they are part of the file," he said. Van Horn explained that while members of the public may…
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