11. CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON AUTHORIZING PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO SECURE AND PAY FOR A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH PUBLICITY ON THE DISTRICT As chairman of the Public Relations Committee, Director Mauldin proposed that the district hire a professional ad/copy writer to write professional ads for newspaper. Director Minze moved that the Board approve an expense of $2,500 for consultant to provide professional ad writing. Director Theeck seconded. Discussion continued. Director Harris called the question. In Favor 9, opposed 10. Director Oats moved to amend the motion to approve action by the Public Relations committee to solicit bids and then go to finance with amounts not to exceed $2,000. Director Thomas seconded. Motion Approved as Amended.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.