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The advisory opinion library currently includes:

Data practices advisory opinions issued by the Commissioner of Administration from 1993 to the present.
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Advisory Opinion 06-031

November 14, 2006; Stillwater City Council

This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...

Description: Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, to interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the council? Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3 when they closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, following a notice that stated: "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Stillwater City Council will conduct a Closed Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2005 and Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street. The purpose of the closed meeting is to conduct interviews for the-[sic] appointment of a Councilmember for Ward 4. Do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's Office (651)430-8802 if you have any questions or need further information."

Category: Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law

Keywords: Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Notice, Posted or request for notice

Commissioner: Dana B. Badgerow

mn.gov/admin/data-practices/opinions/library/opinions-library.jsp?id=36-267751

Advisory Opinion 04-057

August 31, 2004; Cannon Falls Township Board

This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...

Description: Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c) for special meetings held on July 8, 2002, July 31, 2002, September 16, 2002 and December 5, 2002? Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on August 27, 2002? Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 1, for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002? Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c), for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002? Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on June 15, 2002?

Category: Meeting notice, Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law

Keywords: Meeting notice, Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law, Posted or request for notice, Special meeting notice

Commissioner: Brian J. Lamb

mn.gov/admin/data-practices/opinions/library/opinions-library.jsp?id=36-267582

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