Basic Legal Considerations
Open Meetings Law ◊ A th l e l meetings must comply with Ohio Open Meetings Act (ORC §121.22). This includes rmeegeutlianrg, ssp, aesc iwa le, lal nads we mo rekr g e n c y sessions. ◊ Mp uebeltiicnug ns lme susset nbtee roipnegne txoe ct hu et i v e session for a lawful reason. ◊ Quorum must be maintained for official action. ◊ Mmiandueteasvamiluasbtleb.e recorded and
Ethics Laws ◊ Ma nedmrbeel artseadrceosnufbl ijcetc- to ft-oi nt ht eer eOshtipo rEotvhi isci so nLsa.w ( O R C C h a p t e r 1 0 2 ) ◊◊ DD oi s cnloots eu saenydoruerc upsoes iyt oi ounr sf oe lrf pf reorms o nmaal tgt ea ri ns . i n w h i c h y o u h a v e a ◊ pDeornsoont asloolirciftinoarnaccicael pint tgeirfetss,tf.avors, or compensation related to your public duties. Seeking Legal Guidance ◊ Iofryoopueanrme uenetsiunrgeraebqouuirteampeontet:ntial conflict, procedural issue, ◊ Consult the Law Director through your staff liaison or the Clerk of Council. ◊ ◊ Do not rely solely on informal advice or assumptions. Asking in advance protects both you and the City.
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