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® cox F c~ 172 Since regular work sessions have been initiated for the purpose of discussion only with the intent of reducing the amount of time for consideration of items at regularly scheduled meetings, no action will be taken on any item during the work session, other than that of giving directions to the administration and staff' as the preparation and presentation of the item at a scheduled regular meeting unless a unanimous vote is taken by all members present. However, since notices of the session are given as required by the Open Meetings Law, they constitute an official meeting of the board and action can be taken. It is recommended however, that action not be taken unless necessary to alleviate an emergency which cannot wait until a regularly scheduled meeting of the board. The Rules of Procedure adopted by this board and as amended from time to time will govern all discussions of items and materials and votes at a work session. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum. However, since it is intended that no action will be taken during the work session, a quorum is not required to discuss materials and agenda items. There will be no minutes as such made of the work sessions, unless action is taken in an emergency. The clerk to the board will, however; maintain a record of the work session for public and future reference. The clerk shall prepare a description of the directives to the staff resulting from the meeting and distribute this to the board members on a periodic basis. The board may schedule additional work sessions, committee meetings, or other information meetings of the board or a majority of its members at such times and concerning such subjects as may be established by resolution or order of the board. A schedule of any such meetings held regularly shall be filed in the same place and manner as the schedule of regular meetings and work sessions. Work sessions and other informal meetings not held regularly are subject to the same notice requirements as special board meetings. e) Sunshine List. Any individual and any newspaper, wire service, radio station, and television station may file a written request with the clerk to the board of commissioners for notice of all special meetings of the board. Request by individuals and news organizations must be renewed annually by the second meeting in December of each year and are not subject to any fee. Rule 7. All meetings Within the County. All meetings shall be held within the boundaries of Lee County except as otherwise provided herein. 1. A joint meeting with the governing board of any other political subdivision of this or any other state may be held within the boundaries of either subdivision as may be specified in the call of the 5