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The Legalities of Social Media

In today's world of technology and communications, communities are increasingly reaching their residents and marketing their services through social media. It has become common for cities, villages, and nearly all forms of...more

2/22/2023 / FOIA , Open Meetings Act , Public Communications , Public Meetings , Social Media , Social Networks , State and Local Government

Authority to Hold Electronic Meetings Under Michigan Open Meetings Act Now Limited

On March 30, 2021, the authority for Michigan public bodies to hold electronic "virtual" meetings for any reason under the Michigan Open Meetings Act ("OMA") expired. Thus, starting on March 31, 2021, and continuing until...more

4/5/2021 / Open Meetings Act , Public Entities , Public Meetings , State and Local Government , State of Emergency , Virtual Meetings

Michigan Legislature Passes Open Meetings Act Amendment Allowing Electronic Public Meetings

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Michigan Legislature adopted amendments to the Open Meetings Act (the "OMA"), which would have immediate effect upon signature by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Senate Bill 1108...more

10/16/2020 / New Legislation , Open Meetings Act , Public Entities , Public Meetings , State and Local Government , Virtual Meetings

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