Discussion Item 'C' on the Kissimmee City Commission meeting agenda for tonight is a waste of time that we agree should happen. Per the request of the commission they are sneaking a discussion item back on the agenda while not trying to raise any 'Red Flags' to the public on how back-ass-wards city policies have become. The item titled 'Robert Rules of Order and Commission Decorum' not only a discussion on the proper way for commissioners to do their jobs, but it is also a discussion on cellphone, texting, and twittering use during commission meetings. We will again repeat the phrase 'DURING commission meetings'. Their arguments much like pimple faced teenagers working the front lines at a Jack-in-the-Box is that if there were an emergency they could be reached. As employers of the commission our suggestion follows the Employee Handbook at Jack-in-the-Box; Cellphone use is not permitted during your shift except at an employees designated break time. Quite simply, if the commission decides to use their cellphones during the meetings then the WayneWho staff believes that any information on those phones becomes a matter of public record and we will duly request all such information. If there is even a remote possibility of sunshine laws being broken during a commission meeting using new technologies, then it is critical for the commission to address the problem and adhere to higher ethical standards.The second part of the discussion, is whether or not the commission should have a training class on 'Robert's Rules of Order' and professional conduct standards. We believe this is important. Image, etiquette, and communication skills are all critical social components in the job of a commissioner. We believe that adding some social graces to our slate of commissioners would help raise the level of the perception of competence in the minds of the public. We recommend this 'Finishing School' training be acted on and taken seriously. Maybe the etiquette classes could be put on Access Osceola as a way to justify the expense of the city's TV channel and help educate the public on this critical government work. Remember 'Pinkies in the Air'.
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According to Smallwood, Roberts rules of order should be a "guide" and is not necessarily a standard. It took Mayor Gant 3 terms in office to finally be told he is allowed to make a motion. Mayor Swan never learned it as a County Commissioner and he sure as Hell doesn't follow it now. Their rules of conduct are in the Charter and alos available to the public. They are not to over speak over each other, treat citizens and each other with respect and follow professional decorum. When is the last time that happened? Probably when interim Mayor Goodwin was on board. Maybe you will see a better show when they start "streaming" live video of meetings. As far as twittering and chatting, so what. The most of the meeting is boring and if I have a question on what's being discussed, why can't I ask it on a text? Oh wait. Gemskie can't grasp it yet!
To Graffix,
Aren't you one of the ones who wanted the commissioners to have separate offices? But you think that texting during a meeting is ok? Has California really made you that much of a liberal??
Just as long as the commissioners aren't "sexting" during meetings, I don't really care because then I won't be scared looking at the public record.
I think he says if I want to ask a question on an issue, can't I text to a otero and ask him to ask it.
Can someone tell me why Gemsky brought this up?
It's not the liberals that are texting
Why couldn't a developer or campaign contributor text a commissioner during the meeting to provide them with more answers or establish questions they want asked. It would almost make them look smarter is someone was feeding them the correct information.
It wouldn't hurt to make some of them look smarter.
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