Now is the time for governing bodies to quickly implement technology to provide the public better meeting access

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Deborah Fisher

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

Newspapers continue to play a vital role in public notice

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Deborah Fisher

When I talk with citizen groups in Tennessee about open government, people tell me they want more information about what their government is doing, not less. An informed citizenry results Continue Reading

Would your school board vote on a capital plan without public notice?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Deborah Fisher

If there’s one type of governing body that generates the most open meetings questions to my help line, it’s school boards. So let’s put ourselves in the shoes of a Continue Reading

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Now is the time for governing bodies to quickly implement technology to provide the public better meeting access

Newspapers continue to play a vital role in public notice

Would your school board vote on a capital plan without public notice?