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Miami Lakes committee discusses public‑records fees and ex‑parte disclosure; attorney outlines limits
Summary
Commissioners debated whether the charter should explicitly authorize fees for large public‑records requests and whether ex‑parte disclosure rules apply to this committee; the town attorney said Chapter 119 governs fees and exemptions and that ex‑parte rules cited are for quasi‑judicial matters, not charter revision.
During public comment and committee discussion on January 22, residents and commissioners raised concerns about public‑records fees, transparency and whether ex‑parte disclosure requirements apply to the charter revision body.
A commissioner said the town has seen large invoices for records in the past and that attorney review fees can act as a deterrent. The town…
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