Podcasts about open meetings

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This week, we shared a story of the Georgia Supreme Court ruling against DA Deborah Gonzalez in a case related to Open Records. Find Open Records and Open Meetings laws here. Subscribe online at ⁠OconeeEnterprise.com⁠

Host Scott Gerfen and OSBA Staff Attorney John Price join forces on this episode of "Leading the Way" to discuss the Open Meetings Act. They explore the common errors school districts make and the repercussions that can follow. Essential listening for school board members aiming to uphold the principles of open governance. Get more resources: https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sunshine-law. Thanks to our sponsor: Pappas & Associates. Learn more at https://www.pappaskc.com.

Please note: This is a preview of the report. Click on the “Read the report” button below for the entire article.  Florida condo associations with at least 10 units are now required to hold quarterly board meetings and allow owners – who can purportedly be boisterous and confrontational – to ask questions about agenda items under a series of 2024 revisions to the state's condo law. As part of the changes adopted during the recent Florida legislative session, condo boards must now also provide advance notice to units owners when financial topics such as “regular or special assessments” and/or contracts for “goods and services” are scheduled to be discussed and/or voted upon. In an effort to bring increased transparency, copies of proposed contracts as well as the descriptions and estimated costs for items to be purchased must now be shared with unit owners – and made available for inspection – prior to all votes. Read the report: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/florida-condo-boards-must-now-hold

Did lawmakers at the Idaho legislature violate open meeting laws? That's the question swirling around the statehouse after an impromptu and unannounced meeting of some of the members of the powerful budget writing committee last Thursday, March 28.

A First Amendment and media attorney here in Salt Lake City says he's become increasingly concerned... about the number of bills our lawmakers are considering... that create exemptions for our public records and open meetings laws. 

Arizona's open meetings law was recently violated.

Brad Young, KMOX Legal analyst and partner at Harris Dowell Fisher and Young joins Megan and Tom talking about Bob Menendez facing charges, Whip-It lawsuit and Wentzville schools.

Have you ever thought about your meeting as something that should be “designed?” Design implies purpose and intent, and meetings should have both. In this episode, Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide continue their discussion around the “Context, Purpose, Outcome” process in meetings. They'll show you how to use the method in reverse, so you can better design your meetings and establish focus around your meetings' agenda items. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Secret meetings and encrypted conversations. Those claims are at the heart of a lawsuit filed by two Democratic state representatives against their own party. Then, Michael Hancock reflects on the accomplishments and challenges after three terms as Denver's mayor. And a new rule could change how more than 8 million acres of public land are managed in Colorado.

Secret meetings and encrypted conversations. Those claims are at the heart of a lawsuit filed by two Democratic state representatives against their own party. Then, Michael Hancock reflects on the accomplishments and challenges after three terms as Denver's mayor. And a new rule could change how more than 8 million acres of public land are managed in Colorado.

“Why do you start your meetings like that?” It's a question we get asked frequently by our clients, and it's the subject of our latest podcast episode.  Join Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide for a discussion about using the “Context, Purpose, Outcome” protocol to open your meetings and define the intent and focus for that meeting. The team will also talk about why that process works, and why it's important.    The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. On today's episode of Full Spectrum, Senior Associate Winafred Brantl discusses the Commission's proposed significant changes to the International Section 214 regime (1:11.515). Responding to growing concerns regarding undisclosed foreign ownership of international Section 214 carriers, the FCC will conduct a one-time data collection from all international Section 214 authorization holders and has proposed a requirement for periodic renewals or reviews of international Section 214 authorizations as well. At the same time, the FCC proposes to expand the scope of information required in any international Section 214 application and to implement recurring update filing requirements. In addition, Special Counsel Mike Dover discusses the Commission's proposals relating to expanded accessibility and transparency in the Wireless Emergency Alert program (15:36.614). Subscribe for ongoing coverage of these topics and future FCC Open Meetings.

This week on the podcast, the editors discuss New York State's Open Meetings Law, a sunshine law designed to ensure that all levels of government, from the State Senate down to local village boards, land-use boards and school boards, conduct the public's business out in the open, where citizens can observe the deliberations behind the decisions that affect their wallets and quality of life. The editors explain the narrow instances in which boards may meet privately, and they raise concerns about when the Open Meetings Law is subverted.

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Open Meetings Law; a whopping commercial real estate deal in East Hampton; the Riverhead IDA; a zero tolerance policy in Riverhead; and Lorraine Dusky's new book on adoption.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalChristopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton StarBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Open Meetings Law; a whopping commercial real estate deal in East Hampton; the Riverhead IDA; a zero tolerance policy in Riverhead; and Lorraine Dusky's new book on adoption.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalChristopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton StarBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

A recent Supreme Court of Ohio ruling provides important clarity to public bodies, including school boards, about the Open Meetings Act and executive sessions. What do you say before you go into executive session? How do you comply with the law while in executive session? What are the consequences of violating the law? OSBA's Senior Deputy Director of Legal Services Jennifer Hardin, our guest for this episode, answers those questions. Read more about the Supreme Court's opinion at https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/blogs/legal-ledger/multiple-civil-forfeitures-multiple-claims-same-conduct-rejected-open-meetings. This episode is brought to you by Sedgwick, an OSBA endorsed program. Get more details at https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/workers-compensation.

During our podcast coverage of the September 2022 Elgin Sustainability Commission meeting, Erik questioned whether commissioners had violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act. He made a promise to The Elgin Watchman's listening audience to roll up his sleeves and get to the bottom of things. In this podcast episode, Erik . . . Interviewed former Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin RamirezShares a few thoughts from a newspaper reporterConveys additional thoughts from a downstate attorneyAnd shares court cases provided by a good government nonprofit organization's internAfter hearing (and reading) all of the information put in front of him, Erik has no doubt that the Elgin Sustainability Commission violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Erik asks listeners to call/email city of Elgin General Counsel Bill Cogley.  For more information, please visit our website, LIKE our Facebook page, and subscribe to our podcast using one of the many RSS Readers on our Buzzsprout podcast platform.Have you downloaded, read, and shared The Elgin Watchman Podcast's Single Use Bag Fee Ordinance Advocacy eGuide? If not, then please . . . Go to our Waste webpage at www.elginwatchman.com/wasteScroll a little bit down the page and you will see itExpand it to full screen, read, and click the buttons/links to learn moreConsider downloading or sharing the eGuide with likeminded friendsStart calling and emailing Mayor David Kaptain and all city council members using the information on the last page of the eGuide. Ask them to please adopt the Single Use Plastic Bag Fee ordinanceYou can make a difference. Get involved . . . get engaged . . . and always keep watch!

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Special Counsel Mike Dover discusses the Commission's Report and Order modifying the clarity and accessibility of Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to the public to make alerts more accessible to the public, including for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. (1:00). Partner Chip Yorkgitis discusses the Commission's Second Report and Order addressing mitigation of orbital debris that adopts rules requiring low-Earth orbit space station operators planning disposal of their satellites after the end of mission through uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry, absent a waiver or applicable grandfathering, to complete disposal as soon as practicable and, in any event, within five years. (16:40) Subscribe for ongoing coverage of these topics and future FCC Open Meetings. The next FCC Open Meeting is slated for October 27, 2022.

Throughout September, we are revisiting some of our favorite podcast episodes from the past three years. This week: government secrecy and closed door conversations. You'll hear why the people you elected to represent you may be having secret conversations you can't hear and cutting deals you can't see. A recent FOX6 investigation uncovered the Wauwatosa School Board discussed public records in private. Why is that a big deal? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain what you should expect from your government's public meetings. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire walk listeners through a crash course in Open Meetings 101. Amanda breaks down a recent investigation involving the Wauwatosa School Board. Attorney Tom Kamenick, founder of Wisconsin Transparency Project, joins the episode. He's with a law firm dedicated to enforcing the state's open records and open meetings laws and explains how public meetings should go and what you should expect from your government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Special Counsel Mike Dover discusses the establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program to provide eligible governmental and non-governmental entities funding to conduct outreach to increase awareness of and encourage participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program among eligible low-income households (0:47) and the consideration of a Third Report and Order which would establish the one-year Your Home, Your Internet Pilot Program with the goal of increasing awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program among recipients of federal housing assistance and facilitating enrollment in the ACP by providing targeted assistance with the ACP application (10:50). Partner Chip Yorkgitis discusses several space-oriented items, including a report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking concerning rules for the 17 GHz frequency band to support more intensive satellite use of the spectrum (18:18) and the adoption of a Notice of Inquiry that would examine opportunities and challenges of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing – or “ISAM” – that can support sustained economic activity in space (29:31). Subscribe for ongoing coverage of these topics and future FCC Open Meetings. The next FCC Open Meeting is slated for September 29, 2022.

Harold Doucet recaps 07/19 council meeting. Discusses Texas Open Meetings Act and drainage issues. Harold Doucet talks about possible violation with the Texas Open Meetings Act to council. Mr. Doucet talks about possible violations with the sale of Pleasure Island, Dr. Thigpen being hired to do evaluations. Mr. Doucet also touches on drainage issues. Gulfway and Houston Ave becoming a retention pond and other topics. https://youtu.be/RuoZPv24ZQ8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revolution409/support

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen and Hank Kelly and Special Counsel Mike Dover discuss key actions and topics from the July 14th meeting, including the Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on an enhanced competition incentive program for wireless radio services, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating the Intercarrier Compensation Regime to Eliminate Access Arbitrage (7:40), and the Notice of Inquiry on supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence (16:50). Subscribe for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings.

In this episode, I share a LIVE discussion about the best ways to open a meeting. Given three scenarios, we walk through what to say in the first 90 seconds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matt-warren8/message

*This is part one of a two-part episode* Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen, Chip Yorkgitis, and Hank Kelly discuss key actions and topics from the June 8th meeting, including (1:45) a Notice of Inquiry related to facilitating access to spectrum for offshore uses, (6:23) a Public Notice aimed at improving wireless 911 call routing, and(18:40) a previously adopted Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on Affordable Connectivity Program data collection. Subscribe for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings.

Today's episode is packed with updates. Updates on Jacobo Medoza's (Kovo) Disposition Hearing yesterday. The Estes Park School District R-3 Board of Education meeting and talk about new allegations that the School Board may have violated Colorado Open Record laws. We then end the episode by interviewing local Estes Park resident Patty Brown regarding the Big Kahuna memorial project and a quick update on the troubles at the post office. Here is a copy of the letter circulating through the Estes Park Community (written by the same group that had approximately 150 signatures voicing their opinions on the sudden separation between the district and former Superintendent Sheldon Rosenkrance.):The undersigned allege that the Estes Park School District Board of Education has violated the law in its recent executive session terminating the Superintendent's contract before public comment was received and by apparently discussing the action in private communications outside of open meetings requirements. The President of the Board of Education of the Estes Park School District has twice insisted that the recent termination / dismissal of Superintendent of Schools Sheldon Rosenkrance was “totally legal”. The response to inquiries and public comment shows a deliberate disregard for transparency, fairness/ethics, the law, and administrative process.The specific violations of the Colorado Open Meetings law were: ●      Engaging in private communications between Board members on a matter that is only allowed at open meetings and after public announcement. ●      Holding a meeting for a formal action and adopting it in an executive (closed) session.●      Holding a meeting involving the dismissal, discipline, or compensation of an employee that was not open to the public. A special session, implying that the decision, voting to terminate Mr. Rosenkrance's contract, and adopting the “mutual separation” (termination) agreement asks us to accept that all of that was all done in about an hour. While discussing a legal position to take may be done in closed session, any actiontaken at a meeting that has not first had the opportunity for public input violates the Open Meetings law. Another provision, specifically addressing an employment discipline, invites public input unless the employee requests it be closed. The Board made a decision, had an agreement in closed session, voted on it, then had public input at the following regular board meeting.   Private communications between Board members regarding a planned action is also illegal. As outlined below, it appears private emails and conversations took place prior to the special session. These must be made public.This is not how we expect a Board of Education to behave.  Their abuse of power has violated trust in a significant part of the community.  It will take more than just “technically being legal” to regain that trust.The remedy for the alleged violations, detailed below, as shown by a recent Colorado judicial opinion, is an injunction and/or the voiding or invalidation of the action. Or, given that the newly elected majority won the election by just a handful of votes, a recall would have a likelihood of success, particularly when it appears that the action was taken because of the personal opposition by some Board members to the Superintendent's administration.  Dismissing him with weeks left in the school year is highly unusual and probably wasted close to $200,000 of District money that does not represent good stewardship of taxpayer funding.The legal violations under the quoted sections of the COLORADO REVISED STATUTES TITLE 24. GOVERNMENT - STATE ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE 6. COLORADO SUNSHINE LAW PART 4. OPEN MEETINGS LAW C.R.S. 24-6-401 (2012) appear to be as follows:“The following may NOT be done in an executive (closed) session:“no adoption of any proposed …. formal action…shall occur at any executive session that is not open to the public.” (emphasis added)Additionally, the law expressly adds:“All ..meetings held…to consider ….the dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of, or the investigation of charges or complaints against ….[an] employee shall be open to the publicunless said applicant, official, or employee requests an executive session.” (emphasis added).  [no evidence of his request has been provided, despite a request]And to be absolutely clear, the statute adds: “upon the announcement by the local public body [the School Board] to the public of the topic for discussion in the executive session……. after such announcement, may hold an executive session only at a regular or special meeting and for the sole purpose of considering any of [certain] …. matters; except that no adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action. …shall occur at any executive session that is not open to the public.Mr. Rosenkrance agreed to the action, no doubt under some duress, and a legal action to void it would waste more district resources and perhaps his best interest. However, the Board of Education is now on notice that such actions will not be tolerated in the future.Admittedly, the Board of Education gave the minimum notice of a special meeting to consider the termination of Mr. Rosenkrance, and discussions with legal counsel and considerations of actions may be done in an executive session, including deciding the position to take in a termination action or settlement.But let's review the facts, confirmed by the video recording of the special meeting. After the closed session of about an hour, with the Board's attorney, the Board and Mr. Rosenkrance announced an agreement. Then, the Board voted and adopted the settlement. That is an ACTION. Yes, it was done in open session, but there is no evidence that Mr. Rosenkrance waived his rights to an open session, and public comment was taken AFTER the action.  How was the agenda or the meeting scheduled, how did the attorney come to the meeting, and how were the terms so quickly agreed to, unless the Board members discussed the possible action in private meetings or communications among the Board members.The law is clear. No action may be taken at a special or general Board meeting WITHOUT BEING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND COMMENTS TAKEN. The minutes and video show it was a done deal without abiding by those requirements.A recent court case in Douglas County, also after a superintendent dismissal, held that one-on-one discussions between School Board meetings “at which public business is discussed and/or decisions reached is a violation of the purpose of the statute, not just its spirit”. This court said the action cannot be simply a “rubber stamp”, as to do so circumvents the legality of the Open Meetings Law. The Board discussions and decisions were not made openly, but in closed session. That is more than simply receiving confidential legal advice.Sure, at the next open general meeting, the Board heard public comments, but it did not take state the special session was just a proposal. It was a decision. No action or vote was taken after open discussions or public comment.All of this demonstrates a blatant disregard of transparency, respect of public participation, and apparently, the law.  Similar decisions or actions may result in community action.Also, if you would like to plug into or support the Kahuna Memorial Project, you can find more information at the following links:Website: www.kahunamemorial.comGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/KahunaMemorialFacebook: Kahuna the Elk of Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.facebook.com/groups/357613813065071Twitter: Kahuna Memorial @JohnCoo87405512 Today's podcast is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature a first take and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen and Hank Kelly and Special Counsel Mike Dover discuss key actions and topics from the May 19th meeting, including (00:53) a number of actions addressing foreign-originated and other illegal robocalls, (15:00) a proposal by the A-CAM Broadband Coalition to expand broadband service, and (26:40) a possible update to rules providing priority provision and restoration of service for national security and emergency response users. Look out for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings.

A recent FOX6 investigation uncovered the Wauwatosa School Board discussed public records in private. Why is that a big deal? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain what you should expect from your government's public meetings. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire walk listeners through a crash course in Open Meetings 101. Amanda breaks down a recent investigation involving the Wauwatosa School Board. Attorney Tom Kamenick, founder of Wisconsin Transparency Project, joins the episode. He's with a law firm dedicated to enforcing the state's open records and open meetings laws and explains how public meetings should go and what you should expect from your government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 2022 - As the result of pandemic restrictions on in-person gatherings, New York got creative with its open meetings law requirements over the last two years, allowing for remote viewing and participation of public meetings. Reinvent Albany's Rachael Fauss explains how this experience shaped changes to the state's open meetings law that were adopted in the budget.

Full Spectrum's FCC Open Meeting Recaps feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partner Chip Yorkgitis and Associate Belen Crisp discuss key actions and topics from the April 21st meeting, including (1:00) a look at the role receiver performance policies or requirements might play in the FCC's spectrum management responsibilities, (11:05) strengthening Wireless Emergency Alerts, and (16:01) a proposed fine related to a common carrier's alleged failure to comply with foreign ownership-related requirements. Look out for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings.

Full Spectrum returns with our newest series, FCC Open Meeting Recaps. These episodes will feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partners Tom Cohen, Hank Kelly and Chip Yorkgitis discuss key actions and topics from the March 16th meeting, including digital discrimination, pole replacement disputes, and the Connected Care Pilot Program. Look out for ongoing coverage of these topics and future meetings on this feed and on our blog, www.commlawmonitor.com.

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This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the debate over masks in schools; the East Hampton Airport, the Open Meetings Law; and The Express News Group's new series on climate change, The Rising Tide.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the debate over masks in schools; the East Hampton Airport, the Open Meetings Law; and The Express News Group's new series on climate change, The Rising Tide.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the new Southold Town Board, revisions to the Open Meetings Law, property tax reassessments and the temporary closing of the East Hampton Airport. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/annette.hinkle (Annette Hinkle,) Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti,) Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/steve.wick.359 (Steve Wick,) Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the new Southold Town Board, revisions to the Open Meetings Law, property tax reassessments and the temporary closing of the East Hampton Airport. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton,) Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/annette.hinkle (Annette Hinkle,) Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti,) Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/steve.wick.359 (Steve Wick,) Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

The Rhode Island Open Meetings Act is aimed at making sure that government is operating appropriately. It dictates how public entities can meet, how they cannot meet, what they can talk about, how the agendas need to be noticed and certain deadlines and time frames.  Take a listen as we dive into more detail and give examples go the Rhode Island Open Meetings Act.

The Rhode Island Open Meetings Act is aimed at making sure that government is operating appropriately. It dictates how public entities can meet, how they cannot meet, what they can talk about, how the agendas need to be noticed and certain deadlines and time frames.  Take a listen as we dive into more detail and give examples go the Rhode Island Open Meetings Act.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including proposed changes to the state's Open Meetings Law; efforts to bury the power lines at the Downtown Montauk gateway; proposed hotels in Southold and Cutchogue; the changing nature of the East End; and beach access concerns. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/carissa.katz.9 (Carissa Katz), Managing Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/steve.wick.359 (Steve Wick), Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including proposed changes to the state's Open Meetings Law; efforts to bury the power lines at the Downtown Montauk gateway; proposed hotels in Southold and Cutchogue; the changing nature of the East End; and beach access concerns. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/carissa.katz.9 (Carissa Katz), Managing Editor, The East Hampton Star https://www.facebook.com/steve.wick.359 (Steve Wick), Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

October 28, 2021 - Assembly Government Operations Committee Chair Ken Zebrowski, a Rockland County Democrat, recounts what he learned at his recent hearing examining compliance with the state's Open Meetings Law during the pandemic and considers the shape of the transparency measure for the future.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including final passage of the Community Housing Act and affordable housing in general on the East End; Open Meetings Law compliance; a disease killing deer on the East End;and efforts to rescue abandoned domestic rabbits. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/beth.young.777 (Beth Young), Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJosephOReilly (Brendan J. O'Reilly,) Features Editor, The Express News Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including final passage of the Community Housing Act and affordable housing in general on the East End; Open Meetings Law compliance; a disease killing deer on the East End;and efforts to rescue abandoned domestic rabbits. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw), Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/beth.young.777 (Beth Young), Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJosephOReilly (Brendan J. O'Reilly,) Features Editor, The Express News Group

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September 7, 2021 - A new law enabling government entities to meet remotely has good government activists, like Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner, calling foul, as the change to the state's open meetings law will limit other forms of civic engagement and media access.

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Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group's podcast, 27Speaks. The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O'Reilly, and Bill Sutton discuss the week's news on the South Fork of Long Island. In this week's edition of 27Speaks, the editors are joined by New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele for a discussion on work he's doing to reform the state's Open Meetings law to include language that could require local municipalities to utilize video conferencing to provide greater access and remote participation in board meetings.

Senate Ethics Hearing Delayed Due To Open Meetings Law Concerns by WSKG News

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You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Everett “Busy” Arnold was a publisher and an early comic book entrepreneur whose company, Quality Comics, wrote thousands of stories during the 1930s and 1940s. He was instrumental in helping set up the comics sections of many newspapers and was responsible for creating many important early comic magazines and books. Now for our feature story: Patrick Falcone Jr. is not sure what he should or will do when the Town Council meets again next month. As town sergeant, a position he has held since 2014, Falcone is expected to attend council meetings to keep order and provide security. The assistant town sergeant provides the same services during School Committee meetings. Falcone says he was caught off guard during the council's last meeting, on June 14, when councilors discussed having a police officer provide security coverage at council meetings. Officials said a police officer would be there along with the town sergeant, a position that is created and required by the Town Charter. After hearing from Chief of Police Shawn Lacey and speaking among themselves, the council decided, by discussion rather than a formal vote, to stick with the current and historic approach of relying only on the town sergeant. During a recent interview, Falcone noted that the councilors were actually split evenly on the question, with three councilors saying they favored adding a police officer for security at their meetings and three saying they preferred to stick solely with the town sergeant. Had the seventh councilor, who was absent, attended, the decision could have gone the other way. As a decades-long constable and former longtime captain of the Westerly Police Reserves organization, and from his time as an employee of the Water Department and his current job at McQuade's Marketplace, Falcone is well known in the town. He was not informed his position would be discussed until he arrived to provide coverage at the June 14 meeting and saw the agenda. "I sat there and I didn't know what to do. I was thinking, do I get up and leave? At no time did any of them ask me a question," Falcone said. The closest thing to interaction, Falcone said, was when an official looked over at him and moved his hand up and down. "Maybe to shut my mouth or not say anything," Falcone said. Despite the discomfort, Falcone stuck it out and stayed at the meeting until the council adjourned its public meeting and went into executive session. Several of his friends and acquaintances called him in the days following the meeting. "I'm still trying to figure out what actually happened. There are a lot of people who think I shouldn't go back," Falcone said. Town Council President Sharon Ahern said she put the discussion of potentially adding more security to Town Council meetings on the agenda in light of recent unrest in the country, including violent episodes and shootings. "I'm concerned if you get someone who is an active shooter and they come in here, you would have a trained professional who can react in real time," Ahern said during the meeting. On Friday, Ahern emphasized, as she did during the meeting, that she did not raise the issue of additional security as a slight against Falcone. She did not inform Falcone of the upcoming discussion because she wanted it to take place in public session, she said. In some cases, under the state Open Meetings law, certain individuals whose job performance is to be discussed are given a choice of having the discussion in public or in a private executive session. "I didn't want to have a personnel discussion because this is nothing against Pat Falcone. It's about changes that are coming our way and probably indicate that we need to go a different way with security at Town Hall," Ahern said. With society returning to normal following the closures imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ahern noted, Town Hall and council meetings are again meeting in person and the public is allowed to attend. Ahern said: "This is not, in my mind, just a question of trying to protect elected officials or appointed officials or staff. The public is now welcomed back in the council chambers, and it's not just staff and officials that I think need to have enhanced security,". For more about the coronavirus pandemic and the latest on all things in and around Westerly, head over to westerlysun.com. There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from Sea Bags in Watch Hill. They're looking for a part-time retail sales associate ideally with 2 years of retail experience and customer service. Pay depends on experience.. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so at the link in our episode description: https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?vjk=2742aded61e027db&advn=8743562717035863 Today we're remembering the life of Eleanor Mary Begnoche who was born on April 20, 1924 in North Adams, Massachusetts. An inquisitive child and voracious reader (who was also known to have roller-skated around the inside of her father's barbershop), Eleanor knew from an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. After attending Drury High School, she completed a BS in Education at North Adams State College, a MS in Education at Boston University, as well as a MA in Italian and DML studies at Middlebury College. She taught English and Italian at the middle and high school levels for over thirty years. A friend introduced her to an electrical engineer named Donald Begnoche, the love of her life, and the two were married in 1961, living first in North Adams, and later moving to Mystic, Connecticut. They had two sons whom they continually encouraged in their studies and eventual musical careers. As a couple, Eleanor and Don were actively involved in their home parish, St. Michael's, where they were dedicated to the RCIA program. Eleanor was very proud of her Italian heritage; in addition to her professional teaching, she volunteer taught Italian at her parish's elementary school for many years, and she received the Person of the Year Award from the Dante Society of Westerly in 1996. Eleanor was famous among her circle not only for her cooking, needlework, and memory for birthdays, but for the generous spirit that led her to cook meals for friends and those in need, to crochet blankets for every new baby or to send care packages as the Spirit moved her. She loved animals, musicals and laughter. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Eleanor's life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we revisit Idaho's laws dealing with open meetings and public records. Chief Deputy Brian Kane addresses frequently asked questions of these two important laws meant to increase Idahoans' access to local and state government. Who enforces the law? How does new technology affect the law? What changes may be on the horizon? 

Host: Matt Bach, Asst. Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League We fielded some excellent questions from our members on today's Live with the League conversation. League CEO and Executive Director Dan Gilmartin joined us to talk about the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Open Meetings Act, and more.  

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The panelists discuss the state of COVID-19 in local schools, including developments in districts returning to high risk sports; pending legislation that would help local governments better control sand minds, including often targeted mines in Noyac and Calverton; and legislation proposed by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. that would impose fines on agency and government officials who violate the state's Freedom of Information and Open Meetings laws. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Publisher at Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/beth.young.777 (Beth Young), Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon https://www.facebook.com/chrissysampson (Chrissy Sampson), Deputy Managing Editor at East Hampton Star

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The panelists discuss the state of COVID-19 in local schools, including developments in districts returning to high risk sports; pending legislation that would help local governments better control sand minds, including often targeted mines in Noyac and Calverton; and legislation proposed by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. that would impose fines on agency and government officials who violate the state's Freedom of Information and Open Meetings laws. https://www.facebook.com/shaw11946 (Joseph P. Shaw,) Executive Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/wpsutton (Bill Sutton), Managing Editor, The Express News Group https://www.facebook.com/civiletti (Denise Civiletti), Publisher at Riverhead Local https://www.facebook.com/beth.young.777 (Beth Young), Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon https://www.facebook.com/chrissysampson (Chrissy Sampson), Deputy Managing Editor at East Hampton Star

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Frank McQueary, Chairman of Alaskans for Open Meetings, to discuss the ongoing legal battle against the Anchorage Assembly. Also, Suzanne and John talk about the 'Day of Reckoning' as Anchorage shopkeepers, cafes plan to open fully in the act of civil disobedience. Plus, Kenai Peninsula parents call for families to strike until the schools open. All that and more on the MRAK podcast!

Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane joins Scott Graf to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected state government, the authority various government entities have to protect public health, and where Idaho's Open Meeting Law currently stands. Recorded Nov. 3, 2020.

Host: Matt Bach, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Guests:Michigan Senator Lana Theis, 22nd DistrictChris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal LeagueJennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League On Oct. 16, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that will allow local governments to continue to meet virtually during this pandemic. In this podcast, we discuss these changes and what they mean for communities.

Host: Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League   Guests: Jeffrey Aronoff, Principal, Miller Canfield Chris Hackbarth. Director of State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal league   We're excited to announce that Senate Bill 1108 - which amends the Opening Meetings Act - has been passed by the Senate and is on its way to the governor for signature! This is great news for Michigan communities. Some of the bill's provisions include:   Retroactive application to March 18, 2020 to cover virtual meetings that have taken place since then Continuation of virtual meetings for any circumstances through Dec. 31, 2020   On this week's Monday Morning Live, our team discussed SB 1108 before it was amended and passed. We also covered a variety of other current topics, including the upcoming lame duck session, gravel mining, and CARES Act funding.

When you accept who you are and how you feel, healing is possible. In this episode, we discuss the benefit of looking deeply at your pain and your trauma and doing the work to accept it. The other side is power. The other side is renewed innocence in a world where many of us are reliving our old traumas and hurts on a daily basis...in situations that are completely unrelated to the original pain.It's time to awaken to a new way of being.------------Work with us or reach out to us with inquiries, questions....and complaints (which we will likely ignore with love):Email: theshekings@gmail.comAli: http://iamaliduncan.com, FB:/aliduncanbeseen, IG: @aliduncanbeseenErica: http://ericadanielle.com, FB:/ericadanielleovershares, IG @ericadanielleoversharesJoin Erica's Open Meetings in Presence Peace and Power: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presence-peace-and-power-open-meetings-tickets-113083622158.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/shekings)

Sometimes there are energy shifts in our world that can be explained by any number of phenomena...but when they hit our bodies they feel like stress, anxiety, and sadness.When this happens we immediately want to find the problem and fix it so that we can feel better. But the truth is that sometimes there's nothing to find.Or, perhaps there is something to find, but it's already working itself out so there's no need to take a deep dive into figuring it all out. And when you do try to go into elaborate self-study, you feel more stuck rather than the relief you were looking for.In this episode, Ali and Erica explore these energetic shifts and offer some simple suggestions for getting through them peacefully.------------Work with us or reach out to us with inquiries, questions....and complaints (which we will likely ignore with love):Email: theshekings@gmail.comAli: http://iamaliduncan.com, FB:/aliduncanbeseen, IG: @aliduncanbeseenErica: http://ericadanielle.com, FB:/ericadanielleovershares, IG @ericadanielleoversharesJoin Erica's Open Meetings in Presence Peace and Power: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presence-peace-and-power-open-meetings-tickets-113083622158.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/shekings)

Public comment during a school board meeting is important and there are ways to accommodate your community voice. Learn best practices for public comment, conflict of interest, the Colorado Open Records Act, social media and email do’s and don’ts, and much more. Interview with Jennifer Mueller, Former CASB Chief General Counsel Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: Sine de Cobre by Cholate

The State of Texas is proud of the fact that almost all governmental meetings are subject to the Open Meetings Act, and our ability to listen to and address our governmental officials. However, with the COVID-19 outbreak and rules regarding social distancing, Governor Abbott made some temporary modifications to the act. Jackson Walker associate Alyca Riley Garrison walks us through some of the changes and what government officials need to consider when holding a meeting. For more information and additional JW Fast Take podcasts and webinars, visit JW.com/Fast. Follow Jackson Walker LLP on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The music is by Eve Searls. This podcast is made available by Jackson Walker for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. Your use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Jackson Walker. The facts and results of each case will vary, and no particular result can be guaranteed.

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about Senate Bill 661 to temporarily alter the state's Open Meetings laws allowing public bodies to teleconference into meetings during the COVID-19 crisis and state lawmakers worry about the budget with oil prices declining as well as businesses and casinos closing to stem the spread of the corona virus. The trio also discusses news of the state's public schools closing through at least April 6th and Oklahoma City and Tulsa ordering restrictions on restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in an attempt to flatten the curve on contagion. Support this podcast

We are speaking with Jennifer White, Director of Policy and Staff Attorney at TSBA, about open meetings and what board members need to know to comply with state law. We will discuss exceptions and misconceptions of the law, and why it's important to be mindful of discussing topics outside of the board meeting. 

Whether you're a new board member or one that's been serving for a while, you're sure to gain valuable information from this episode on the Colorado Open Meetings Law. Topics covered are the eight reasons executive session can be called, the difference between discussion and strategy, the two reasons executive sessions don't have to be electronically recorded, and much more. Use your 2019 CASB Leadership Workbook, check out CASB's website in the A-Z resource center, download the podcast discussion guide, and make sure you catch Part II on public comment.  Interview with Jennifer Mueller, CASB Chief Legal Counsel and General Counsel Host: Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning Music: You're a Punk, I'm a Punk

Our 10th podcast examines an issue near and dear to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden: government transparency. Journalist Betsy Russell joins A.G. Wasden and Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane to discuss the state's open meeting and public records laws, as well as the annual seminars the office conducts to educate reporters, citizens and government officials on transparency.

Times-Union reporter Christopher Hong talks with Page One Podcast host Mark Woods about the conclusion of a probe into potential Sunshine Law violations.

Times-Union reporter Nate Monroe talks with Page One Podcast host Mark Woods about how JEA's national search for a CEO led right back to interim CEO Aaron Zahn.

We are speaking with Jennifer White, Director of Policy and Staff Attorney at TSBA, about open meetings and what board members need to know to comply with state law. We will discuss exceptions and misconceptions of the law, and why it's important to be mindful of discussing topics outside of the board meeting. 

This show will cover three distinct topics:  economics, the Kansas Open Meetings Act, and elections to be held this new year, 2017, in Kansas and Missouri.  Your host for this episode […] The post Economy, Kansas Open Meetings Act, and 2017 Kansas and Missouri elections. appeared first on KKFI.

Join us as we welcome author Joyce Strand and her new book, "The Judge's Story."   About Author Joyce Strand: Mystery author Joyce T. Strand, much like her fictional character, Jillian Hillcrest, served as head of corporate communications at several biotech and high-tech companies in Silicon Valley for more than 25 years. Unlike Jillian, however, she did not encounter murder. Rather, she focused on publicizing her companies and their products. She is the author of the Jillian Hillcrest mysteries ON MESSAGE, OPEN MEETINGS, and FAIR DISCLOSURE and the Brynn Bancroft mystery HILLTOP SUNSET. Strand received her Ph.D. from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and her B.A. from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. She currently lives in Southern California with her two cats, a collection of cow statuary and art, and her muse, the roadrunner.   About the Judge's Story: A Superior Court Judge with a passion for social justice as well as the law strives to discover the truth behind the mystery of a robbery-murder in a small California town in 1939. When the Judge hears testimony against a 14-year-old teenager, he realizes that the boy participated in a robbery-murder. However, the accused did not actually pull the trigger. But unless the boy identifies his partner, the Judge must sentence him as a murderer, which would result in prolonged jail time. The Judge’s investigator, along with the precocious 16-year-old girl who identified the boy as one of the thieves, explore different approaches to uncover the murderer. In the backdrop of escalating war in Europe, the financial scarcities of the Great Depression, and the Judge’s caseload, their attempts to find justice for the accused boy and unmask the killer lure the Judge and his friends into sordid criminal activities.   Stay tuned and keep it locked.  

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