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Appointment of Nordra Brown as Member to Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency a/k/a DOGE
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On April 22, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners enacted Policy 45-01 creating the Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency (DOGE). Pursuant to that policy, members are selected by random drawing to ensure no bias of any kind could potentially be involved.
DOGE member Melissa Arceneaux tendered her resignation on September 14, 2025. Volunteers for a replacement were solicited via a news release and the County’s website with a deadline to apply of September 26, 2025.
Nine applications were submitted. The County Attorney’s Office conducted the lottery to fill the vacancy by drawing the name from a basket that contained each applicant’s name written on individual folded slips of paper. The randomly selected name is hereby presented for appointment.
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes and Board Policy 45-01.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board appoint volunteer Nordra Brown to the Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency.