Disability Resource Directory - Orange County

Commission
Meetings
Board of County Commission (BCC)
Meetings
BCC meetings generally consist
of several components, including
work sessions, discussion agenda
items, consent agenda items, and
public hearings. Orange County
residents are encouraged to attend
the meetings and to speak at public
hearings. A complete commission
agenda can be found on the
Orange County website at www.
orangecountyfl.net
Work Sessions
Detailed, round table discussion
items of critical importance (i.e.,
proposed ordinances).
Discussion Agenda
Items requiring policy decisions,
directives to staff, or briefings
for informational purposes.
Consent Agenda
Routine items that require
Board approval, but do not
call for detailed discussion (i.e.,
procurements, traffic signalization
authorizations, acceptance of
minutes, budget transfers, etc.)
Public Hearings
Notice requirements for public
hearings will vary based upon the
circumstances of each situation.
Items of critical importance
to the public, such as matters
that affect individual rights of
citizens, tax or budget issues,
land use and zoning approvals,
adoption of ordinances, etc. are
some examples. The posting
of a meeting notice is generally
within an area set aside for that
purpose in a business location
where it may be noticed by the
public may be sufficient; in other
instances; it may be necessary to
post the notice in publications
such as a local newspaper. When
the board acts in a quasi-judicial
body or takes official action on
matters that affect individual
rights of citizens, the Board is
subject to statutory requirements
that stipulate notices should be
published in a local newspaper
no less than 15 days prior to the
meeting.
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