Managing Government Meetings: Compliance and Exceptions

Open meeting laws shed light on the governments business. These laws are meant to keep the public informed, hold public officials and employees accountable, and ensure that the governments actions are transparent. That translates into a host of federal, state, and local laws that regulate how a government meeting must be conducted. This includes notice, agenda, and record-keeping requirements. This webinar will present how to hold a compliant meeting and explain the various exceptions that allow a governmental body to make decisions behind closed doors. It will also address thorny issues, including the First Amendment and disruptive public comments and the rise of virtual meetings and zoom bombs. These topics are nuanced and critical for government officials and employees who are navigating open meeting laws today.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for government officials, public employees, attorneys, and anyone involved in managing government meetings and wants to understand open meeting laws.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of government processes is recommended.

What You Will Learn

• How to hold a government meeting in compliance with the law.
• The various exceptions that allow for closed-door decision-making.
• Thorny issues related to public meetings, such as the First Amendment and disruptive comments.
• How to handle virtual meetings and zoom bombs.

After Completing This Course You Will Be Able To

• Manage government meetings effectively and in compliance with the law.
• Identify exceptions that allow for closed-door meetings.
• Handle thorny issues related to public meetings.
• Avoid common mistakes in managing government meetings.

Course Costs

The cost of the course is $149.00.

What Is Included?

• Instructional videos.
• Downloadable course materials.
• Course exam.
• Certificate of completion.