Open Government Seminar 2010

A Seminar on Public Information and Open Meetings laws in Texas

• How should an open records request be written?
• What are the requirements for responding?
• How much time does a governmental entity have to respond ?
• Can I ask an open records submitter to modify their request?
• How much will be charged?
• If I think the school board or local government has violated the Open Meetings Law what should I do?

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and the Texas Attorney General’s Office join forces to provide you with valuable answers.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Texas State Technical College
Service Support Center Conference Room
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, Texas 78550

Morning Session (Free): The three-hour morning session is free and open to the public. It meets the criteria for the state law that requires all elected and appointed officials who are required by state law to take a class on the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act. You’ll get a certificate that verifies you met this requirement. Includes video presentations on the Texas Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, plus time for questions to attorneys.

Afternoon Session only or both ($50): The afternoon session costs only $50 and provides a more in-depth look at Texas’ open government laws. Includes examples of the most important rulings from the Attorney General and recent court cases. Includes a presentation on the fees that can be charged for filling an open records request. One or more of Texas’ leading attorneys on these laws will be on hand to answer your questions. Price for afternoon session includes: handbooks, handouts and other materials.

Two Steps to Easy Registration

Step 1: Fill out the Registration Form

1. Your Name(required)
2. Your Organization
3. Email(valid email required)
4. Street Address
5. City
6. Zipcode
7. Phone Number
8. Morning or Afternoon or Both?
9. If afternoon (or both), how do you prefer to pay?
10. Check Credit Card

 

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Step 2: Methods of Payment

Paypal

Or, mail us a check:

FOIFT, 3001 N. Lamar Blvd. #302, Austin, TX 78705

Morning session only – free Afternoon session only or both – $50
Please make check payable to: Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.  PayPal or credit card accepted online only. Prior registration required. Confirmation will be sent by email or fax.

Continuing Education Credits

This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 4.75 credit hours.

Questions?

Call FOIFT at (512) 377-1575