A county commission has recently appointed a 911 committee to study that county’s system. The commission wants the committee to recommend whether to consolidate several of the dispatching systems, it seems.The newspaper wants to get meeting notices and minutes of
Sunshine in Missouri
Random thoughts on Missouri's sunshine law written by a lawyer who has an undying interest in this subject which probably only interests a few other folks in this state.
Sunshine in Missouri, published by the Law Professor Blogs Network, focuses on Missouri's Sunshine Law and related transparency issues in government. The blog discusses legal interpretations and practical applications of open meetings and public records laws, including challenges posed by modern communication methods like text messaging and social media. It covers topics such as the definition of public governmental bodies, requirements for open meetings and minutes, legal boundaries of closed sessions, and record retention policies. The blog also highlights historical legislative developments and notable figures involved in Missouri's open government laws, providing context and analysis relevant to public officials, legal practitioners, and citizens interested in government transparency.
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Call me irresponsible – call me unreliable, throw in undependable too ….
By Jean Maneke
Missouri’s sunshine law was officially adopted in 1973 – 44 years ago. You can imagine there have been many changes to the law since that time – originally it was very short. At that time, computer use wasn’t prolific, public…
If you could read my mind, love, What a tale my thoughts could tell….
By Jean Maneke
Yesterday I did a seminar for librarians in the state on the sunshine law. One of the questions that came up was whether a vote by consensus in a closed meeting had to be recorded.First, i think it’s important to…
For it’s One, Two, Three Strikes, You’re Out!
By Jean Maneke
After so many years of handling questions about the Sunshine Law, it’s a rare, sunny day in April when a question comes in that presents something new to think about. Well, it’s not sunny here today as the Royals open…
You didn’t have to, but you did just what you did.. And i gotta say thank you For everything you did
By Jean Maneke
WILLIAM J. CASON (1924 – 2017)William J. Cason, 92, of Clinton, Missouri, former Missouri State Senator and longtime Clinton attorney, died January 4, 2017 at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 1, 1924 in Higginsville, Mo.,…
Shine on, shine on, There is work to be done in the dark before dawn
By Jean Maneke
While my passion for sunshine has not waivered, it seems like time to work on this blog becomes harder and harder to find. But given that this is Sunshine Week, I would be really disrespectful of all this blog stands…
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy Sunshine on my copyright makes me cry
By Jean Maneke
The University of Missouri has recently found itself embroiled in a dispute with one of its law school faculty members who has announced his candidacy for Attorney General of the State of Missouri. That announcement caused a third person to…
It might seem crazy what I’m about to say, sunshine she’s here!
By Jean Maneke
Hardly a week goes by without a member of the public in this state finding what appears to be a public body violating the Missouri sunshine law. The problem these folks face is finding a remedy. Usually, the local prosecutor…
I’d give my minimum to have just one more night with you….
By Jean Maneke
I bet the people in Joplin are laughing their heads off. I saw a few days ago the news stories about the state audit results for the Joplin school district. Not stellar, to say the least, especially the conclusions that…
I pray for better days to come I pray that I would see the sun ‘Cause life is so burdensome When every day’s a rainy one
By Jean Maneke
Time passes, and members of public bodies change. And the same mistakes get repeated over and over. I try to give the benefit of the doubt to new members, at least for a short while, as folks need to…