117 – From Crowd Control to Errant Elected Officials – Best Practices for Public Meetings

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 session, and the mechanics of a closed session.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the pitfalls of the use of electronic communication and social media.
- Understand when and how to properly use closed sessions.