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125 – Complying with the Illinois Open Meetings Act

Posted on January 28, 2021 Comments Off on 125 – Complying with the Illinois Open Meetings Act

125 – Complying with the Illinois Open Meetings Act

Andrew Keyt, Attorney, Heyl Royster

This presentation will discuss the basic requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: when is there a meeting; the pitfalls of the use of electronic communication; when is there a quorum; what should be on the agenda; what can or should be discussed in closed session; and the mechanics of closed session. Takeaways include a greater awareness of the pitfalls of the use of electronic communication and understanding when and how to use closed session.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to:
- Identify the pitfalls of open meetings.
- Understand how to comply with closed session requirements.

Thu 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Governance/Legal
Awards 1.0 CLE credits, Newly Elected Officials