© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved OPEN MEETINGS ACT 5 ILCS §120/01 et seq.

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© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved OPEN MEETINGS ACT 5 ILCS §120/01 et seq.

© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved A. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEARINGS 1.10 Days 40 ILCS §5/4-112 (Fire) 2.Minimum 48 Hours Public Notice (Police) 3.Notice Posted Publically Agenda Possible Executive Session

© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved B. PUBLIC OR CLOSED SESSION 1.All Hearings must be public – Evidentiary Portions; 2.Deliberations – Can be in executive or closed session ( 5 ILCS § (c-4) )

© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved C. EXECUTIVE/ CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONS Motion must cite specific reason/exception 1.Verbatim video or audio tape of closed or Executive Sessions 1.Court reporter as back up 2.No final action can be taken - no vote 3.Must issue written decision or vote publically 4.Must keep recording for 18 months – can destroy if reduced to writing

© Richard J. Reimer & Associates LLC 2011 All Rights Reserved D. QUORUM REQUIREMENTS 1.5 member board; 3 constitutes a Quorum. All must vote affirmatively to pass motion, resolution, etc. (5 ILCS §120/1.02) 2.Attendance by audio/video conference (5 ILCS §120/7) a)Must have Quorum present b)Trustee can not physically attend due to: Personal illness or disability Employment purposes Family or other emergency c)All in attendance must be able to hear/see absent trustee