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Iowa law changes will require updated training and raise penalties for open‑meeting violations, staff says
Summary
City staff told the Housing and Development Commission that Iowa has changed open‑meeting law requirements: training approved by the Iowa Public Information Board will be required for appointees after July 1 and civil penalties for inadvertent and knowing violations have increased.
City staff told the Housing and Development Commission that recent changes to Iowa’s open‑meeting law will require training for newly appointed board and commission members and increase civil penalties for violations. The staff briefing said the Iowa Public Information Board must approve training courses and that the training requirement applies to anyone appointed after July 1; the city is encouraging all current…
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