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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Amending Resolution 2019-153 Public Records
Date:7/25/2022
Department:County Attorney
Background:
Article I, Section 24, Florida Constitution, and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes provides that County records shall be made available to the public upon reasonable request. Nassau County advocates a policy of full compliance with the Public Records Law in order to encourage transparency. This amended and restated policy is for all Nassau County officers, employees, and agents in order to ensure full compliance with the Public Records Law and to provide guidance to Nassau County officers, agents, employees and the public on processing of Public Records requests. The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2019-153, Public Records Policy on October 16, 2019. The Public Records Policy needs an update to add a definition for the Records Management Liaison Officer, designating said officer as the Public Records Custodian. The Resolution also needs to be amended to include the Records Management Procedure Manual.  
Request:
Amending Resolution 2019-153 Public Records Policy for Nassau County, Florida; Amending  Definitions; Amending Designation of the Public Records Custodian; and Providing an Effective Date. 
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
None
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Amending Resolution 2019-153 Public Records Policy for Nassau County, Florida; Amending  Definitions; Amending Designation of the Public Records Custodian; and Providing an Effective Date. 
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Funding Source:

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For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution7/19/2022Backup Material
Exhibit A - Records Mgmt Policy7/19/2022Backup Material