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   What is the Illinois Open Meetings Act?

   • Illinois Open Meetings Act Frequently Asked Questions for Public Bodies The Illinois Open Meetings Act (OMA) is designed to ensure that the public has access to information about government and its decision-making process. As a public servant, you have a duty to ensure that Illinois residents can obtain information about their government.

   Illinois Open Meetings Act Frequently Asked Questions for Public Bodies

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   What is the Open Meetings Act?

   • The Open Meetings Act is a state law that requires that meetings of public bodies be open to the public except in certain specific, limited situations (discussed in more detail below) where the law authorizes the public body to close a meeting.

   Frequently Asked Questions about OMA

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   How many members are required to participate in an OMA meeting?

   • There is an exception in the definition that requires at least a quorum, or 3 members, of a 5-member public body to participate in a gathering to trigger the requirements of OMA.

   Frequently Asked Questions about OMA

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   What does a PAC do if a public body violates the Open Meetings Act?

   • Working under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General, the PAC has the authority to determine whether a public body has violated the Open Meetings Act. The PAC also has the authority to review requests for documents under FOIA and determine whether those documents should have been disclosed.

   Illinois Open Meetings Act Frequently Asked Questions for Public Bodies

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   What happens if you violate the Open Meetings Act?

   • Criminal Penalties: Under the law, a State’s Attorney may bring a criminal action for a violation of the Open Meetings Act. A violation of OMA is a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

   Illinois Open Meetings Act Frequently Asked Questions for Public Bodies

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2. foiapac.ilag.govOffice of the Illinois Attorney General - FOIA and PAC Site

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   Register and log in to complete the OMA or FOIA training required by statute. The portal site has security enhancements and multifactor authentication to protect your information.

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3. illinoisattorneygeneral.gov › Page-Attachments › FAQFrequently Asked Questions about OMA

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   The Open Meetings Act is a state law that requires that meetings of public bodies be open to the public except in certain specific, limited situations (discussed in more detail below) where the law authorizes the public body to close a meeting.

4. illinoisattorneygeneral.gov › open-and-honestPublic Access Counselor - Illinois Attorney General

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   The Public Access Counselor provides electronic training to all elected and appointed officials and persons designated by public bodies to receive OMA training. Learn how to comply with OMA and access resources from the Attorney General's Office.

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   Each public body must designate employees, officers or members to receive training on compliance with the Open Meetings Act. The Public Access Counselor must provide an electronic training program for these individuals to take. These individuals must complete the Public Access Counselor electronic training annually.

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   Jan 7, 2022 · Learn how to register and complete the electronic training for OMA and FOIA compliance on the Public Access Counselor's website. Find out the deadlines and requirements for different roles and situations.

8. foiapac.ilag.gov › Content › pdfHow to Register on the FOIA/PAC Portal Site

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   Jan 20, 2022 · To start the FOIA or OMA training, click on the Training/Registration Portal > Training link and select the applicable training module from the menu: • Start New XXXX – FOIA Training and Start New XXXX – OMA Training

9. www.ilparks.org › page › Open_Meetings_TrainOpen Meetings Act Training - Illinois Association of Park ...

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   As of January 1, 2012, elected and appointed members of public bodies are required to complete electronic training on the Open Meetings Act that is administered by the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC).