What You Need to Know About Public Records, Open Meetings, Record Retention and Government Ethics

Uncertain how West Virginia public records, open meetings laws and government ethics laws apply to you?

Find out what West Virginia law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records including best practices for record retention and open meetings laws. Equally important for attorneys who represent public entities or public employees is knowledge of the West Virginia Ethics Act a code of conduct for public employees and officials.

Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation of these laws. This seminar will get you headed in the right direction to avoid costly mistakes and litigation - register now to stay current and stay in compliance.

Benefits for You

• Find out which meetings - of which bodies - are open meetings under West Virginia law
• Eliminate problems upfront by adhering to government recordkeeping requirements
• Correctly interpret the West Virginia and Federal Freedom of Information Act
• Solve your toughest problems with creating, retaining and producing public records
• Learn about the West Virginia Ethics Act and how to avoid conflict of interest in public service

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for attorneys, public information and records managers, city managers, county and municipal officials, law enforcement officials and school administrators. 

Continuing Education Units

• ICRM 6.0
• WV CLE 7.2 including Ethics 1.5
• WV POST 7.0 including Annual 7; Supervisory Level 7

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