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0 a BOOK 22 PnGu 262 replace the chiller unit at the Courthouse and have the HVAC units at the Library and Government Center inspected. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Policy on Public Information/Freedom of Information Act Requests. County Manager John Crumpton told the Board the County's current policy on this matter is an executive policy issued by the previous County Manager. Since the policy enacts a fee for the cost of copies, the County Commissioners are the authority that should adopt this policy. Mr. Crumpton stated that with the demand for frequent requests for information from the public, we need to make sure all employees follow the intent of the law. In the current short session of the legislature a new bill is being pushed through that could allow judges the ability to require the county to pay attorney's fees for individuals or entities that seek information through the court system when they were entitled to the information under the law. With this new bill, it is now even more important to make sure we are in compliance with the Act. Mr. Crumpton presented a proposed Public Record Requests: Policy and Procedures for the Board to consider. After some discussion, minor revisions were made to the Policy. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the amended Policy on Public Information, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered appointments to Boards and Commissions that were not filled at the June meeting. Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee presented applications to the Board for consideration. The following individuals were appointed to various Boards and Commissions for the terms listed: BOARD/COMMISSION TERM TERM EXPIRES Lee County Environmental Affairs Board Ophelia Livingston 3 Years June 2011 Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority Ophelia Livingston 6 Years June 2014 Lee County Planning Board Roy Cox (1" alternate) ` 3 Years June 2011 Dowell Eakes (2nd alternate) * 3 Years June 2011 Parks & Recreation Commission Telesford Aguirre' 3 years June 2011 April Montgomery ' 3 years June 2011 Parker McConville 3 years June 2011 6