42.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 03/19/2019
- Title:
- Resolution in support of the spirit of the Open Meetings Act
- Submitted For:
- Terry Cook
- Submitted By:
- Garry Brown, Commissioner Pct. #1
- Department:
- Commissioner Pct. #1
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution 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.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Andrea Schiele | 03/14/2019 09:20 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Garry Brown
- Started On:
- 03/14/2019 08:36 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/14/2019