TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: July 23, 2024
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AMENDMENT TO CRA BYLAWS
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the amendment to the CRA Bylaws to align with the City of Delray Beach’s Local Rules of Procedure and Quasi-Judicial Rules of the Delray Beach City Commission for public comment.
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Background:
On April 16, 2024, the City of Delray Beach approved a Motion to Adopt the Local Rules of Procedure and Quasi-Judicial Rules of the Delray Beach City Commission.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Article III, Section 3.12 to the CRA Bylaws is to provide notice to the public that engaging in disruptive behavior could result in removal from the Chambers pursuant to Florida Statute 871.01. The proposed language considers a speaker’s First Amendment Rights while balancing the CRA’s right to hold an orderly meeting. The time, place, and manner restrictions contained within the amended Bylaws are viewpoint neutral and are meant to be enforced consistently and equally to all speakers, in accordance with the United States Constitution and federal and state law. This recent amendment provides additional safeguards to ensure the Board’s orderly discharge of their official duties.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Article III, Section 3.12 to the CRA Bylaws is to be consistent with the City Commission meeting’s public comments practices and to re-number the paragraphs accordingly.
Amendments to Bylaws
• Article III, Section 3.12 Public’s Right to Comment
Attached are the proposed amendments to Article III, Section 3.12.
Attachment(s): Exhibit A - CRA Bylaws with Proposed Amendment
CRA Attorney Review:
The CRA Attorney has prepared the attached Exhibit A and determined it to be acceptable.