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Jacksonville commission tightens public‑comment rules, adopts committee structure
Summary
The commission approved bylaw changes that align public comment with state law, limited remarks to three minutes and to matters before the commission, and established income and spending committees with altered meeting times. The measure passed 6–1.
The Jacksonville Taxation Revenue and Utilization of Expenditures Commission on Jan. 8 adopted revisions to its bylaws that narrow public comment and create a formal committee structure for fiscal review.
The commission voted 6–1 to accept Article 9 sections A–C, which incorporate Section 286.0014 of the Florida Statutes and limit public remarks to three minutes and to matters before the commission as printed on the agenda. The adopted language also clarifies notice procedures for the public.
The change followed an extended…
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