Florida § 447.605 - Public meetings and records law; exemptions and compliance.
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§ 447.605. Public meetings and records law; exemptions and compliance.
(1) All discussions between the chief executive officer of the public employer, or his or her representative, and the legislative body or the public employer relative to collective bargaining shall be closed and exempt from the provisions of s. 286.011. (2) The collective bargaining negotiations between a chief executive officer, or his or her representative, and a bargaining agent shall be in compliance with the provisions of s. 286.011. (3) All work products developed by the public employer in preparation for negotiations, and during negotiations, shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 447.605 cover?
Section 447.605 ("Public meetings and records law; exemptions and compliance.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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