§ 2.05. County Commission meetings, rules and voting.

A.

The County Commission shall meet regularly at such times and places as the County Commission may prescribe by rule. Special meetings may be held on the call of the Mayor or a majority of the members of the County Commission upon no less than twelve (12) hours' notice to each member, except in the event of an emergency.

B.

The County Commission shall determine its own rules and order of business.

C.

A Commissioner may place an item on the County Commission agenda for any meeting according to the rules adopted by the County Commission.

D.

The vote of each Commissioner shall be recorded in the minutes.

E.

Voting Conflicts.

(1)

Any County Commissioner who will be required to recuse oneself from voting on a matter to be considered by the County Commission or who recuses oneself from voting on a matter being considered by the County Commission due to a voting conflict, pursuant to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time, shall leave the Commission chamber prior to debate and not communicate or participate in any discussion relating to that matter.

(2)

Any County Commissioner who recuses oneself from voting on a matter being considered by the County Commission due to the appearance of a voting conflict, pursuant to Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time, or for any reason not otherwise provided for herein, shall disclose the conflict prior to debate, and may remain on the dais and participate in the discussion relating to that matter.