CLE: Open Meetings Act: Conducting the Public’s Business Properly

This lively program in Springfield on November 17, 2016 is comprised of scenarios, skits, and group discussions, allowing participants to gather information on how to recognize and resolve violations of the Open Meetings Act. The program demonstrates and discusses the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, as well as how to apply the Act to real world situations. Government attorneys, public officials, and private counsel who attend this seminar will better understand: how to prepare for a meeting; the importance of meeting locations; how to handle the virtual attendance of board members; the issues with meeting minutes and board member voting; public access issues, including virtual access; board member communication concerns, including texting between members; how to handle closed meetings; the limitations on public comments; and much more!

The program is presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Government Lawyers, and qualifies for 3.25 hours MCLE credit, including 3.25 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit.

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Posted on November 1, 2016 by Morgan Yingst
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