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Norwich trustees adopt resolution to comply with Ohio open‑meetings law
Summary
Norwich Township Trustees voted to adopt a resolution implementing Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code to formalize public notice, minutes availability, and news‑media notification procedures for township meetings.
Norwich Township Trustees voted to adopt a resolution to comply with Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, establishing new posting and notice procedures for regular and special meetings.
The board approved the resolution after discussion of required public‑notice steps and procedures for notifying news media and parties who request notice of specific types of business. The resolution requires posting the regular meeting schedule at Fire Station No. 1 in Norwich and maintaining a written record of notices and telephone calls made to news organizations and requestors.
The document spells out fees and logistical steps for parties requesting notice of specific agenda topics, including a $12 application fee and stamped envelopes to cover mailings; it also requires the clerk to make minutes available to the public within 48 hours of adjournment, consistent with state law.
Trustees said the resolution was prepared with guidance from the county prosecutor’s office. The board approved the measure by roll call (recorded as unanimous 'Aye' votes in the minutes), and directed the clerk to post and publish the revised notice procedures.
