Category: Municipal Law News
Thu Sep 27, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News
Election Code Change Regarding “Simultaneous Filings” on Last Day Not Applicable to this Election Cycle
Public Act 97-1044 amends the Election Code to provide that two or more petitions filed within the last hour of the filing deadline period are to be deemed “filed simultaneously.” Read moreFri Aug 10, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News
General Assembly Creates Special Rights for “Public Safety Personnel” to Engage in Solicitation Activities Within Municipalities or Counties
Effective June 15, 2012, municipalities and counties cannot prohibit police, firefighters, or public safety personnel, as members of a charitable organization, from soliciting within their boundaries for the “charitable” purposes of the organization. Read moreWed Mar 28, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News
Public Access Counselor Opines Legal Invoices Are Generally Not Exempt From FOIA
The Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) recently issued a binding opinion finding that public bodies must produce legal invoices in response to a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request, but they may redact portions of the invoices that would reveal privileged […]Mon Mar 5, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News
Binding Public Access Counselor Opinion Clarifies When FOIA Requests May Be Personally Delivered
A recent binding opinion by the Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) clarified when public bodies are required to accept Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests by personal delivery. Read more