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procedures: (1) where people could register and declare whom they represent, and (2) to permit <br />ex -parte conversations. <br />Vice Chairman Davis supported Mr. Wilson's request. <br />Chairman Bowden disclosed that when she became a Commissioner she had <br />concerns because there was no set procedure; however, speakers are sworn -in now. <br />After reviewing the Lobbyist's Registration Form, Attorney Collins advised the <br />Board that the form would meet the requirements that the County had already adopted. He also <br />explained why the former Boards had not adopted the procedures that Mr. Wilson spoke about. <br />Attorney Collins acknowledged that Mr. Wilson's suggestions were something that the Board <br />could implement if they wanted to, to have a procedure for the registration of lobbyists and whom <br />they represent, or they could adopt procedures that would allow the Commissioners to speak <br />one-on-one. He clarified how a disclosure form could be set-up and filed; then acknowledged that <br />this is not a requirement of the State. Attorney Collins told the Board that they could continue to <br />conduct business as they had in the past, or they could make the changes as suggested. <br />The Board posed questions to Attorney Collins regarding Quasi Judicial items, and <br />Statute requirements. <br />There was a lengthy discussion between the Board and Mr. Wilson regarding St. <br />Lucie County's procedures for declarations, the confusion over "what is considered Quasi <br />Judicial," and "transparency issues." <br />Attorney Collins did not believe that State law required counties to have registration <br />policies for lobbyists, he thought they would have to register to lobby the State or its agencies. <br />December 4, 2007 25 <br />