Open Government
Now there's a concept — local governments having to record their “secret” and “executive” sessions. This was on the front page of yesterday’s PDN but it’s not available in the online version.
House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler (D-Hoquiam) and House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt, (R-Chehalis) are both in favor of House Bill 3292. This would require all government agencies in Washington State to record their executive sessions. These recordings would be available for a judge to listen to later on in case there are any disputes or allegations.
The bill is opposed by the Association of Washington Cities and by the Washington State Association of Counties. Guess what our local government agencies (without mentioning any names) think of this bill.
House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler (D-Hoquiam) and House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt, (R-Chehalis) are both in favor of House Bill 3292. This would require all government agencies in Washington State to record their executive sessions. These recordings would be available for a judge to listen to later on in case there are any disputes or allegations.
The bill is opposed by the Association of Washington Cities and by the Washington State Association of Counties. Guess what our local government agencies (without mentioning any names) think of this bill.
Labels: Association of Washington Cities, executive session, House Bill 3292, Lynn Kessler, open government, Richard DeBolt, Washington State Association of Counties
posted by Tom Harper at 12:39 AM
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