Introduction
Open Meetings & Public Records
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Sunshine Law Overview Ohio’s Open Meetings Act (ORC §121.22) , often called the Sunshine Law, ensures that public business is conducted in an open and transparent manner. Key Requirements: ◊ Aasllomtheeertwinigsseopfeprmubitlitcedbobdyielaswm. ust be open to the public, except ◊ Adequate notice must be provided to the public and media. ◊ Acoqnudourcutmbu(stihneemssa. jority of members) must be present to ◊ Minutes must be kept and made available for public inspection. What Constitutes a Meeting: Ab o“dmy egeat ti nh ge r” o—c cpuhr ys swi chael lny ao rmvai jrot ur iat lyl yo —f t hteo md iesmc ubses ros rodf ea l ipbuebr lai tce oTnhipsuinbclilcudbuessignreosusp. emails, texts, or social media exchanges involving a quorum. Best Practices: ◊ Aouvotsiiddde iascpursospinegrlyCintyotbicuesdinmesesewtinitgh. a quorum of members ◊ Limit email communications to factual information and avoid deliberation or debate. ◊ When in doubt, consult the Clerk of Council or Law Director.
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