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County attorney clarifies use of roll calls, divisions and FOIA changes for county committees
Summary
County Attorney Lester addressed committee members about when roll‑call votes are required, how to request a division of the assembly, limits on "friendly amendments," and recent 2025 FOIA changes affecting communications among justices of the peace.
County Attorney Bridal Lester briefed the County Services Committee on parliamentary procedure and recent changes in open‑meeting law, answering members’ questions about roll‑call votes, divisions of the assembly, amendments and FOIA communications.
Lester told the committee that under Robert’s Rules a roll‑call vote must be made by motion but that, in a committee of the whole, Robert’s Rules do not permit ordering a roll‑call vote;…
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