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Old 07-15-2016, 10:51 AM   #9
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Default Chance meetings

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Originally Posted by jeffk View Post
The "right to know" and public meeting rules can be VERY complex and unforgiving. Meeting a fellow official in the grocery store and having a 5 minute conversation and exchanging ideas can get you in trouble. No private phone calls to discuss things or ask questions. It seems very counterproductive to getting things done.
Chance meetings, attendance at anything from a seminar to a testimonial dinner are all OK. You don't have to avoid fellow officials. There may be a fine line between gathering information and "voting". You can't vote via telephone or email, but you can certainly gather information.
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