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Committee defers proposal to define "presentations" after members raise free-speech, partner concerns
Summary
The committee debated adding a definition of "presentations" that would limit presentations to county partners and prohibit "personal, religious, philosophical or ideological advocacy." Several commissioners warned that language could restrict faith-based partners; Director Moyers said the chair would initially determine scope and rulings could be appealed. The committee deferred the item for further drafting.
The Knox County Commission Rules Committee on March 16 took up a draft amendment to rule five that would define "presentations" on legislative agendas and set limits on their content and purpose, but after extended discussion members deferred the item for further revision.
Commissioner Durret, sponsor of the draft, said the proposed language would put longstanding practice on paper and clarify that presentations are informal items typically given by county departments or organizations the county does business with. "Presentations on they're informal…
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