Resolution 98-05

AI Summary

The City of Marco Island passed a resolution that allows people to talk with city officials about pending decisions, including quasi-judicial matters, without those conversations being assumed to show bias. The resolution sets up procedures for officials to disclose private conversations (ex parte communications) with the public before final votes are taken. Officials can have discussions, read written communications, conduct site visits, and get expert advice on pending matters, as long as they tell the public about these activities and let people respond to contrary viewpoints during the official meeting.