A discussion ensued as to whether the proceedings of the Task Force, including its subcommittees, were to be open to the public during the deliberative process and on the record following advance public notice of meeting times and places. A motion was made, seconded and carried, that all activities of this Sub-Committee will be held in public session as stated when it exercises its deliberative processes. The Task Force also affirmed the existence of the Sub-Committee in that it was formed at a previous meeting when the Task Force did not have a quorum present. A motion was made, seconded and approved so affirming. The Task Force then heard from its scheduled speakers, Dr. Stuart, Dr. Melton and Rev. Dowhower.
Material provided by the speakers are on file for review by interested parties.
The Task Force heard testimony from several individuals who had signed up in advance to speak. The speaker sign-up sheet is on file with the official Minutes of the meeting. Copies of all written materials provided to Task Force members are on file with the official Minutes of the meeting. Further discussions ensued concerning the Sub-Committee on Characteristic Behaviors. The Chairman appointed Mr. Kelley to chair all proceedings of this Sub-Committee and it was agreed that public notice would be provided in advance of the meeting.