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Originally Posted by jeffk
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.
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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.