Lake Stevens attorneys brief council on ethics, open‑meetings, quasi‑judicial duties and public records City attorneys led extended training for council on being a code city, the role of council members, RCW chapter 42.23 (ethics), quasi‑judicial hearings and the Open Public Meetings Act, and the scope of the Public Records Act — including guidance on councilmembers' social media posts and record retention.

Lake Stevens council members just received critical training on their roles, ethics, and the importance of transparency in city governance.

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DOT discusses open data access plans and future agency meetings DOT outlines plans for enhancing open data access and agency collaboration.

Connecticut is taking bold steps to enhance open data access, with the Department of Transportation leading the charge for greater transparency and collaboration among agencies.

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Town Council Discusses Employment versus Contracting Options Amid Public Concerns Council members debate hiring style, emphasizing budgeting concerns and transparency for residents.

Loxahatchee Groves' Town Council is shaking things up with bold discussions on hiring practices and transparency—could a new approach reshape the town's future?

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