Web Produced by: Kellie GeistPublic agencies can now send notice of special meetings to agency members and media organizations by e-mail, according to a law passed July 15.
If an agency member of media outlet prefers to receive the notification via e-mail, a written request should be sent to the public agency holding the meeting.
Attorney General Jack Conway's office is distributing an update letter to more than 1,400 public officials concerning the open meeting and open records laws.
All county judge/executives and mayors, all school superintendents, all public university presidents, and their legal counsel should be receiving the update, which is aimed at enhancing public officials’ understanding of the law and ensuring open government.
Public officials who receives the open meetings and open records update from the Attorney General are required by law to distribute the information to all elected and appointed officials and members within the county, city, school district or university they represent, and to certify compliance with the Attorney General.
The update will reach several thousand state and local officials and promote compliance with the open records and open meetings law in Kentucky.
