26.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 04/02/2019
- Title:
- Resolution regarding 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 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.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | 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