HB 1198-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Requires the attorney general to develop and implement: (1) A training program regarding the legal requirements and purposes of the open public meetings act and the public records act; and |
(2) An intensive training seminar for public records officers. |
Requires every member of the governing body of a public agency to complete the open public meetings act training course implemented or approved by the attorney general. |
Requires each elected state or local official, and each person appointed to fill a vacancy in elective office, who is subject to the requirements of the public records act, to complete certain training courses implemented or approved by the attorney general. |
Requires the clerk of the house and the secretary of the senate to provide appropriate training to legislators on their obligations under the public records act. |