Cory Lakes Community Development District - cory lake isles

DRAFT POLICY:RE: Official District communications with CLI residents via CDD Website, IslanderNewsletter, direct postal mailings, or electronic messaging.It is the intent of the CLI CDD Board of Supervisors (BOS) to provide and promote theproper communication with residents of the District. This includes, but is not limited to,the dissemination of official information regarding BOS issues and decisions, upcomingevents, available services, required actions, certain political items, instructional forms anddocuments, community news, operational activities, and strategic plans. It is critical thatthis information be pertinent, factual, timely, comprehensive, and representative of theBOS opinion in support of existing policies, programs, and procedures.PROCEDURES:It is also vital that the residents have confidence that this information reflects properconduct by the BOS according to Florida statutes, CLI District policy, and operationalprocedures. As the BOS is required to vote independently and subsequently act as one, itis further noted that there are limitations and consequences to properly communicatingcertain sensitive information. Therefore the following procedures are recommended:Official information requires review by the BOS if questioned for content by DistrictManager, Facilities Manager, or BOS Chair or alternate staff operations designee. (Thereview by the BOS chair reflects the current policy that the Chair is responsible for dailystaff operation of the beach club). “Staff” is included as both website support andnewsletter activities and input are now staff responsibilities.No support for articles, letters, advertisements, etc., will be supported for any of theseDistrict venues, if any information or reference is contrary to official BOS policy orstated procedure. Issues in question require direct review by the BOS prior todissemination.All content is to be of a positive, educational, and/or informative nature. No politicalcommentary, criticisms, complaints, or negative evaluations will be permitted.The proper venue for individual resident feedback is via open BOS or sanctionedcommittee meetings. These meetings are open to the public and required per Florida’sSunshine Laws. This requirement is dedicated to the protection of residents’ rights andpresents the optimum opportunity for resident participation and feedback regardingmatters addressed by the BOS. In keeping with this directive, all CLI BOS andCommittee meeting agendas should itemize “Resident Comments” or similar reference,preferably toward the beginning of the meeting. This does not necessarily preclude anyadditional approach to soliciting feedback during public meetings, but serves to assurethe opportunity is definitively addressed. To assure compliance and present ampleopportunity, the BOS may need to implement format guidelines (e.g. time limits, sign ins,etc).