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CITY COMMISSION EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS (B)
A Resolution amending Rule XXI of the Rules of Procedure of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida; removing the prohibition against ex parte communications and establishing a process to disclose such communications; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution.
explanation
The City Commission, at its meeting of February 23, 2004, authorized the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Rule XXI of the City Commission relating to Ex Parte Communications.
Rule XXI currently prohibits City Commissioners from engaging in ex parte communication in quasi-judicial matters. This amendment to Rule XXI enables City Commissioners to engage in ex parte communication to quasi-judicial matters and removes the presumption of prejudice through the disclosure of those ex parte communications. This amendment does not obligate or require City Commissioners to engage in any ex parte communications.