Electronic meetings
Maintaining transparency and public participation will test governing bodies, both technologically and culturally. They can do it. Continue Reading
TN County Services Association and TN Municipal League urge maintaining transparency during COVID-19
Two of the largest government associations in Tennessee last week issued guidance and suggestions to its members, urging them to maintain government openness and transparency during the COVID-19 crisis. The Continue Reading
Other states outpace Tennessee in COVID-19 data provided to citizens
Several other states are releasing more information to its citizens than Tennessee about the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus. For example, several states are releasing on their websites deaths by COVID-19 Continue Reading
Governing bodies across Tennessee begin Facebook Live, Zoom, live broadcasts
Governing bodies across Tennessee are entering into a week of meetings and business regarding the COVID-19 emergency with a new challenge. They are allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order 16 Continue Reading
Now is the time for governing bodies to quickly implement technology to provide the public better meeting access
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order on Friday that gave much-needed relief and guidance on how governing bodies may conduct meetings electronically in light of a need to Continue Reading
Gov. Bill Lee issues executive order for Open Meetings during COVID-19 emergency
Governor Bill Lee has issued Executive Order No. 16 to ensure government operations continue to function openly and transparently during the COVID-19 emergency while taking measures to protect the health Continue Reading