Technology and Illinois' Sunshine Laws: The Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Uhler, Scott F.; Petsche, Janet N.

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ERIC Number: EJ543148

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Publication Date: 1997

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Technology and Illinois' Sunshine Laws: The Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Uhler, Scott F.; Petsche, Janet N.

Illinois Libraries, v79 n1 p17-20 Win 1997

In Illinois, local governments need to know how to comply with the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act when using teleconferencing, electronic record keeping, and e-mail. Examines the application of existing provisions in these acts and outlines questions regarding electronic records and e-mail that can not be answered under current law. (PEN)

Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Data Processing, Electronic Mail, Freedom of Information, Information Storage, Information Technology, Laws, Local Government, Records Management, Teleconferencing

Publication Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Illinois

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Freedom of Information Act

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