Key points of Alabama's new sunshine law

[struggle4progress]

Posted on Sat, Mar. 12, 2005
Key points of Alabama's new sunshine law
Associated Press

Key points of Alabama's new law requiring public boards to hold open meetings: <snip>

_ Public notice must be given "as soon as possible" after the meeting is called and at least 24 hours before the meeting is held. When a board is required to meet to resolve an emergency, notice must be given at least one hour in advance.

_ Boards are required to maintain "accurate records" of public meetings.

_ Members of government boards are not allowed to vote in private session or by secret ballot.

_ Provides exceptions for when closed door meetings can be held - including discussions of real estate deals for economic development, meetings with attorneys to discuss ongoing litigation and discussions of security.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/11120569.htm

[BamaLefty]

1. This is good IMO

Whadda yall think?

[struggle4progress]

2. I'm a Tarheel, so maybe I don't have a right to speak here --- but ...

... I say Sunshine Laws are our friends: take the time to get to know them and then be sure to use them!