Backup Documents 03/12/2024 Item # 4B 48
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 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 on
March 16, 1751, and throughout the year, to work diligently to
enhance the public's access to government records and information, to
increase information provided electronically, 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 10 - 16, 2024, be designated as
SUNSHINE WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of March 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ClAkt;i
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN