News: Committee on Open Government to Meet

The Committee will be Meeting on October 22nd, 2026
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The Committee on Open Government oversees and advises the government, public, and news media on Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws. The Committee offers guidance in response to phone inquiries, prepares written legal advisory opinions, and provides training to government and other interested groups.

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FOIL Advisory Opinions

Committee staff prepares written Freedom of Information Law advisory opinions in response to particular sets of facts and circumstances.

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OML Advisory Opinions

Committee staff prepares written Open Meetings Law advisory opinions in response to particular sets of facts and circumstances.

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The Committee oversees and advises with regard to the Freedom of Information Law, the Open Meetings Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law.

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Updates to Municipal Posting Requirements

Alert: Municipalities must maintain official webpages and post certain content.

Updated March 3, 2025

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Advisory Opinion Regarding Obligation to Redact

 September 16, 2024

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Court of Appeals Decision Alert - February 28, 2025

Court of Appeals Decisions Regarding Police Disciplinary Records

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2024 COOG Annual Report
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Advisory Opinion Regarding New FOIL Notification Policy Requirement

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Spring Updates to FOIL and the OML051424
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2023 COOG Annual Report
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Memo re POL 89-4-a