Birmingham City Council considers training on changes to Alabama Open Meetings Act

Birmingham City Council members could undergo training this fall on recent changes to the state's Open Meetings Act, which take effect this month.

The training, which is being offered by the Jefferson County District Attorney's office, would provide an overview of the law and highlight the changes that most affect the council's meetings.  Continue>>>

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Alabama: Lawmakers seek to strengthen open meetings law

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House on Tuesday passed legislation to tighten the state law requiring city councils, county commissions and other governing bodies to meet in public.

The bill, which passed 91-4, would prohibit boards and committees from holding a series of meetings of a few members behind closed doors.

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