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County attorney briefs committee on Sunshine Law and public‑records obligations
Summary
A county attorney reviewed Florida’s Sunshine Law and public-records requirements for the liaison committee, advising members to avoid back-and-forth electronic exchanges, route documents through staff, and preserve records of substantive communication.
Julia Mayadell, senior assistant county attorney, told the Hillsborough County liaison committee that the group must follow Florida’s Sunshine Law and the state public‑records statute. Lede: Mayadell said, “As a governmental board, as a public board, you are subject to the sunshine law,” and she summarized the basic legal duties: meetings must be open to the public, reasonable advance notice is required, and minutes must be kept. Why it matters: The committee will be handling information collection and discussions tied to a high-profile state review. Legal missteps can create disclosure obligations, procedural challenges and, in extreme cases, civil or criminal penalties. Key guidance given to members: - Open meetings and notice: Meetings…
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