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City trustees cite governors executive orders as authority to meet virtually
Summary
Legal counsel explained the meetings basis under Florida executive orders and reminded trustees the session and its chat are public record, and trustees may be held to the same disclosure rules as in-person meetings.
Pedro Herrera, the boards legal advisor, told trustees the meeting was being held virtually under statewide emergency executive orders issued in response to COVID-19 and reminded members that the meeting, chat and any submitted public comments are public record. "Everything that's being said is obviously being recorded and will be preserved as part of the public record," Herrera said.
Herrera said the…
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