When a public agency makes a decision, the guiding principle must
always be what best serves the public’s interests, not the
personal self-interests of the decision-makers.
To expedite meetings and reserve time for matters that need to be
discussed, many local agencies have a section on their agendas
labeled as the “consent calendar.”
This handy, four-page pamphlet summarizes the kinds of issues and
financial interests that ought to trigger a conversation with
one’s agency counsel about what the law requires.
Because of transparency requirements, virtually all of the
conversations among a quorum of members of city councils, boards
of supervisors and special district boards occur at public
meetings.
Staff, do you need help with orientation materials? Check out ILG’s carefully selected resources for newly elected officials on core local government concepts.
