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IL HB4664
Bill
Status
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Margo McDermed
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AI Summary
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Amends the Open Meetings Act to require elected and appointed members of public bodies to complete electronic training on Open Meetings Act compliance within specified timeframes.
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Members who fail to complete required training within 30 days of receiving notice from their public body are disqualified from further service as a member.
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Training must be completed within one year for existing members and within 90 days of taking office for new members, with certificates of completion filed with the public body.
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Provides alternative training options for school board members, drainage district commissioners, soil and water conservation district directors, and park/forest preserve district members through their respective organizations.
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Failure of individual members to complete training does not invalidate actions taken by the public body, but creates a mechanism for member removal through disqualification.
Legislative Description
OPEN MEETINGS ACT-TRAINING
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David S. Olsen
8/15/2016