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IL HB4687
Bill
Status
7/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Pihos
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AI Summary
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Amends the Open Meetings Act to require public bodies with websites maintained by full-time staff to post meeting agendas and notices on their websites in addition to physical posting requirements.
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Requires agendas for regular meetings to be posted at least 48 hours in advance at the principal office and meeting location, and remain posted on websites until the meeting concludes.
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Mandates that all agendas set forth the general subject matter of any resolution or ordinance that will be subject to final action at the meeting.
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Requires that at least one copy of the notice and agenda be continuously available for public review during the entire 48-hour period before the meeting, with website posting satisfying this requirement.
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Specifies that failure to post notices or agendas on a website does not invalidate any meeting or actions taken, and lack of availability due to circumstances outside the public body's control does not invalidate meetings.
Legislative Description
OPEN MEETINGS-AGENDAS/NOTICES
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0827
7/19/2012