The order also expands the authority to conduct business in virtual or telephonic means to the following:
Any taxing authority holding a millage and budget hearing under Chapter 200, Florida Statutes
A local governing board holding a hearing or meeting regarding a non ad valorem assessment, including, but not limited to those under section 197.3632, Florida statutes.
The order also allows Value Adjustment boards, including but not limited to, special magistrates holding a hearing to utilize video conferencing or to conduct such business via telephonic means. This section of the order expires at 12:01 AM on December 15, 2020.
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