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26.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
Meeting Date:
04/02/2019
Resolution regarding the Open Meetings Act
Submitted For:
Terry Cook
Submitted By:
Garry Brown, Commissioner Pct. #1
Department:
Commissioner Pct. #1
Agenda Category:
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution highlighting Williamson County government's history of transparency and recommitting the Williamson County Commissioners Court to upholding the spirit of the Open Meetings Act.
Background
In February 2019, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down a significant provision in the Open Meetings Act, calling it "unconstitutionally vague." That provision aims to keep public officials from convening smaller meetings — without an official quorum present — to discuss public business outside the view of the taxpayers and the media.
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Resolution on county government transparency and recommitment to the Open Meetings Act
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Reviewed By
Date
County Judge Exec Asst.
Andrea Schiele
03/28/2019 11:34 AM
Form Started By:
Garry Brown
Started On:
03/28/2019 11:00 AM
Final Approval Date:
03/28/2019
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