Commission on Open Government; ;

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

The Commission on Open Government announces a public meeting and public hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: October 16, 2007, Public Hearing: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Public Hearing: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; October 17, 2007, Commission Meeting: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Commission Meeting: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Valencia Community College, Osceola Campus, Building 2, Room 101, 1800 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:

Commission meeting:

              Commission procedures

              Posting correspondence to internet

              Electronic access

              Department of Children and Families Report

              Bill of Rights

              Clemency

              Redundant Exemption

              Bidding Exemptions

              Florida Association of County Attorney’s presentation

              Florida Society of Newspaper Editors presentation

              Public Hearing:

              Florida’s laws as they relate to the public’s right of access to government meetings and records.

NOTE: Interested parties unable to attend meeting or hearing are encouraged to submit written comments to the Commission. Written comments can be mailed to: Office of Open Government, The Capitol, Executive Office of the Governor, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050, [phone], Fax [phone].

In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call [phone]. You may contact us via email at [e-mail]. For further information, visit our website at http://www.flgov.com/og_commission _home.

To register online for speaking time during the public hearings or to attend the commission meetings, please register at http:// forms.ucc.fsu.edu/online/workshops/OpenGovernment/list.jsp.     

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Office of Open Government, Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050, [phone], Fax [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Office of Open Government, Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050, [phone], Fax [phone].

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Office of Open Government, Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050, [phone], Fax [phone].