The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Dec. 5-7 at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville. The address is 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606.
The meeting starts at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. each day thereafter. It is open to the public with opportunities to speak on agenda items each day.
The FWC is committed to providing ample opportunity for public input at each Commission meeting. As standard practice, the Commission will welcome public input regarding agenda items using the approved speaker registration process and time limits. To accommodate as much input as possible from those attending, the Chairman reserves the right to designate the amount of time given to each speaker, including time donation to other speakers.
The Commission has provided time for public comment on subjects not on the agenda at the end of day two, Dec. 6. Those who wish to offer comments during this period will be asked to make sure their comments are not related to any agenda item. For the full Dec. 5-7 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”
Those who cannot attend can follow coverage at Twitter.com/MyFWC (@MyFWC) and join in the conversation by using the #FWC2017 hashtag. Check the Florida Channel for possible live video coverage at TheFloridaChannel.org.
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CRC Holds Public Hearing at the University of Florida in Gainesville
MEDIA ADVISORY
Tonight beginning at 5:00 PM, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at the University of Florida (UF).
Members of the media wishing to attend are asked to bring their press credentials. The event will also be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org.
WHAT: Public hearing of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC)
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
WHERE: University of Florida (UF)
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/NrWZd9EBVBp
PARKING: Parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza. ADA accessible parking is also available.
Link to Parking Map: http://performingarts.ufl.edu/venues/
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in public hearings (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.
CRC Announces Public Hearing at University of Florida in Gainesville
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at the University of Florida in Gainesville on Wednesday, April 26 beginning at 5:00 PM.
Members of the media wishing to attend are asked to bring their press credentials. The event will also be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org.
WHAT: Public hearing of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC)
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
WHERE: University of Florida
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull Road, Gainesville FL 32611
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/bmauZd9cXzR2
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in this public hearing (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION (CRC)
Once every twenty years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a thirty-seven member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the CRC would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit FLCRC.GOV. Follow the CRC on Twitter @FloridaCRC and like the CRC on Facebook @FloridaCRC.
Gov. Scott to Host Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable in Gainesville
MEDIA ADVISORY
Tomorrow, April 6, Governor Rick Scott will host a Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable with business owners, economic development leaders, tourism leaders, and community members to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida.
WHAT: Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable
WHEN: 3:30 PM
WHERE: Optym
7600 NW 5 Pl
Gainesville, FL 32607
State Board of Education to meet in Gainesville
The State Board of Education will meet next week in Gainesville.
The agenda may be viewed at State Board Meeting.
WHAT: State Board of Education Meeting
WHEN: 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
WHERE: Alachua County School Board Office
620 East University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.
