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Appointment of Christina Botto 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 Flanagan tendered her resignation on December 17, 2025. Volunteers for a replacement were solicited via a news release and the County’s website with a deadline to apply of January 2, 2026.
Four applications were submitted. The County Attorney’s Office conducted a lottery to fill the vacancy by drawing from a basket that contained each applicant’s name written on individually 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 Christina Botto to the Hernando County Delegation on Government Efficiency.