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Petitions filed; city attorney reads memo saying Commissioner Steven Dembinsky’s seat was vacated automatically when he accepted another public office
Summary
Attorney Waters introduced four petitions filed by Lonnie Groot and read an attorney memorandum (Becky Bowes) stating that Commissioner Steven Dembinsky’s acceptance of an acting police chief position elsewhere automatically created a vacancy under Article II, Section 5(a) of the Florida Constitution; the memorandum described repayment and charter amendment steps taken by the city.
At the Dec. 2 meeting the commission received four petitions filed by resident Lonnie Groot, covering: (1) designating the day after Christmas as a paid holiday for public safety employees; (2) commissioner attendance/moving-in meeting policy; (3) enhanced ethics measures for city government; and (4) questions regarding Commissioner Steven Dembinsky’s absence from office and payment while absent. Attorney Waters explained that receiving the petitions places them on the agenda but requires…
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