CT HB07165

Requires all public agencies of the state to electronically file meeting schedules, agendas, notices, and emergency meeting minutes with the Secretary of the State in a prescribed manner, effective July 1, 2017.

Mandates that public agencies post minutes within seven days on their Internet website (if available) and on a Secretary of the State-designated website; requires posting of regular meeting schedules and special meeting notices at least 24 hours before meetings.

Establishes that the Secretary of the State shall designate a centralized Internet website for public agencies to post all required documents including minutes, meeting schedules, agendas, special meeting notices, and emergency meeting minutes.

Clarifies that political subdivisions and multitown districts must file schedules and notices with their respective municipal clerks rather than the Secretary of the State, and are not required to post documents on websites.

Changes references from "telegram" to "electronic means" for member waivers of meeting notices and makes minor technical revisions to improve clarity of filing procedures.