April 10, 2006

1.

Approval of minutes of February 13, 2006.

Motion to approve minutes of February 13, 2006. ( Craven / Knee )

Ayes: Knee, Craven

Absent: Comstock

2.

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Hearing on the status of the March 28, 2006 Order of Determination of Anonymous vs. Mayors Office of Protocol.

Speakers: Anonymous Complainant; Matthew Goudeau, Director, Mayors Office of Protocol

The complainant alleged that the Respondent Department failed to provide all requested documents that are in their possession.

The Respondent Department made an initial showing that they have complied with the Order of Determination and stated that they have provided all documents that are in their possession.

Chair Knee, in accordance with committee consensus, deferred action on this item until the May 8, 2006 regular meeting.

The complainant was asked to provide specific documents proving his allegation that the Respondent department failed to provide all requested documents that are in their possession.

3.

Discussion of the Sunshine Ordinance 2005 Annual Report.

After brief discussion the Committee members, by consensus, agreed to continue review of the draft report and to submit any additions or changes at the next full Task Force meeting.

4.

Discussion of possible amendments to Sections 67.10 to 67.12 of the Sunshine Ordinance.

1. Sec. 67.10 Closed Sessions; Permitted Topics
2. Sec. 67.11 Statement of Reasons for Closed Sessions
3. Sec. 67.12 Disclosure of Closed Session Discussions and Actions
4. Sec. 67.13 Barriers to Attendance Prohibited.
5. Sec. 67.14 Tape Recording, Filing and Still Photography
6. Sec. 67.15 Public Testimony
7. Sec. 67.16 Minutes
8. Sec. 67.17 Public Comment by Members of Policy Bodies

Sections 67.10 to Sections 67.13 were discussed and the Administrator recorded recommended amendments.

In accordance with Committee consensus, Chair Knee asked the Administrator to identify for discussion and possible action Sections 67.7 through 67.8-1, and 67.14 through 67.24 of the Sunshine Ordinance for the April 17, 2006, special meeting agenda, and to note that subsequent sections may be heard if time permits.

Member Knee, by consensus of the Committee, asked the administrator to invite a representative from Media Services to the April 17 special meeting to discuss current technology available for recording meetings as pertaining to section 67.14 (b)

Speakers: Emeric Kalman

5.

Public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

Speakers: Emeric Kalman

6.

Administrator's report.

The Administrator made the report

Speakers: None

7.

Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from Committee members.

Speakers: None

Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.

This meeting has been audio recorded and is on file in the office of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force