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NEW! Virtual FOIL and OML Information Sessions

Virtual FOIL and OML Information Sessions on 5/6/24. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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The Committee on Open Government oversees and advises the government, public, and news media on Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws. The Committee offers guidance in response to phone inquiries, prepares written legal advisory opinions, and provides training to government and other interested groups.

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FOIL Advisory Opinions

Committee staff prepares written Freedom of Information Law advisory opinions in response to particular sets of facts and circumstances.

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OML Advisory Opinions

Committee staff prepares written Open Meetings Law advisory opinions in response to particular sets of facts and circumstances.

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Oversees and advises with regard to the Freedom of Information Law, the Open Meetings Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law.
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