Backup Documents 03/14/2017 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, James Madison, the father of our federal Constitution, wrote that "consent
of the governed"requires that the people be able to "arm themselves with
the power which knowledge gives'; and,
WHEREAS, Every citizen in our participatory democracy has an inherent right to access
public records and attend public meetings; and,
WHEREAS, An open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining the
people's trust and confidence in their government and in the government's
ability to effectively serve its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, The protection of every person's right of access to public records and public
meetings is a high priority of all government officials in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, Government officials in Collier County commit during this Sunshine Week,
commemorating the anniversary of James Madison's birth, and throughout the
year, to work diligently to enhance the public's access to government records
and information, to increase information provided electronically and online,
and to ensure that public meetings are fully noticed and open to the public.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that March 12-18, 2017 be designated as
SUNSHINE WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of March, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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