The Governor signed S1150A/A1228A into law [on] October 19, 2021. Now Chapter 481, this change requires that open meeting documents be available upon request or posted to the public body's website at least 24 hours prior to the open meeting at which the documents will be discussed. Can you comment?
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Several libraries have questions regarding the new Open Meetings Law S1150A/A1228A
The law requires that open meeting documents be available upon request or posted to the public body’s website at least 24 hours prior to the open meeting at which the documents will be discussed. https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A01228&term=2021&Summary=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y
Do libraries that furnish the documents upon request also have to post the documents on their websites?
Does a library have to post the documents on their website 24 hours in advance, if no one requests them?
What encompasses agency documents that “will be discussed”? I assume it includes agenda, previous meeting minutes, director’s report, treasurer’s report, proposed annual budget, etc. What about a new personnel manual that is enormous, or, a board member who introduces items under “new business” but does not submit them ahead of time to add to the agenda?
How long does a library have to leave the documents up on their website after the meeting takes place?
Will this new law remain in effect if the Gov. does not extend the modification to Open Meetings Law after January 15, 2022?