The focus will be on the basic FOIA responsibilities, the most common exemptions, and how to handle sensitive responses, such as video. Takeaways include understanding the basic rules and application to common requests and what to do with sensitive requests. Learning Outcomes:

This presentation will discuss the best practices for public meetings, including the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the pitfalls of the use of electronic communications, what should be on the agenda, what can or should be discussed in a closed

This program dives deep into the world of competitive bidding and procurement for park and forest preserve districts. The presenters will address when bidding is required, the bidding procedures, and related problems, such as determining the lowest responsible bidder, what to do

With the supply chain in tatters and construction materials more expensive than ever, completing a capital project will probably require a referendum to allow your agency to borrow money. This session explores the successful referendum campaign from the community survey to election

This session will examine the various legal protections afforded parks districts and their employees under the Illinois Governmental Tort Immunity Act. Learning Outcomes: – Understand recent tort immunity case decisions and trends affecting park districts today. – Leave with effective loss prevention

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective on January 26, 1992. Parks and recreation agencies have learned a lot about making programs inclusive and parks and facilities accessible in the last 30 years, but a peek at today’s enforcement activity shows

This session provides an overview on how the courts use First Amendment principles and law in the social media context. We will examine what social media speech is protected for employees, elected officials, and the public and address how recent presidential administrations

Review the many new laws, regulations, court decisions, and PAC opinions of 2021 with top legal experts. We will explain how the important new laws work and what your agency needs to do to maintain legal compliance. Learning Outcomes: – Learn about

This is a must-attend session if you want to understand the A to Z’s of park district finances in simple terms. Need a refresher course on park district finances? Attend this session to learn about fund structure, tax levies, budgets, budgets and

In recent years, there have been several changes to the potential tort liability for injuries on park district property, especially on trails and other recreational property. The case law will focus on where the liability trends are heading and tools for preventing