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Open Idaho: The Law Has Teeth

Find out more about Idaho's Open Meeting Law.

07/26/2019 | Rating TV-G

Idaho Public Television Presents

Open Idaho: The Law Has Teeth

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Find out more about Idaho's Open Meeting Law.

This video explains how Idaho’s Open Meeting law work. In this skit, County Commissioners meet up at breakfast and talk about road projects. When they come to an agreement, the Ref shows up and explains why their action is a violation of the state’s Open Meeting law. The video goes on to explain the requirements of the law, what agencies are covered, and the key elements of any public meeting.

07/26/2019 | Rating TV-G

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