Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act: Back to the Basics
Michigan Municipal League: 2018 Convention
September 20, 2018This session focuses on the basics of the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). During the OMA portion of the session, we’ll cover the implications of email, posting of notices, minutes, closed sessions, and what is required to be discussed at an open meeting. For the FOIA portion, topics will include best practices for complying with FOIA, including deadlines, requirements for responses, fees, and exempt information