The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act ensures that meetings of municipal authorities are open to the public, promoting transparency in government decision-making. It mandates that official actions and deliberations be conducted in public, with proper notice given to ensure public access. Join us for an insightful webinar where we break down the key components of the Sunshine Act and explore how it impacts transparency and public access in authority meetings.

Leaning Objectives:

• Overview of the Sunshine Act: Understand the history, purpose, and fundamental principles of the Sunshine Act, designed to promote transparency in local governments.

• Open Meeting Requirements: Learn about the legal obligations for holding public meetings, including notice requirements, and the role of the public in these proceedings.

• Who Can Provide Comments at a Public Meeting? Learn who is allowed to participate in public meetings, including guidelines for public comments and engaging with decision-makers.

• Executive Sessions: Explore the circumstances under which meetings can be closed to the public and how executive sessions are conducted.

• Preparing a Sunshine Act Policy: Get advice on developing and implementing an internal Sunshine Act policy to ensure compliance and enhance organizational transparency.

Join PMAA’s East Solicitor Steven Hann, Esq. of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin  in explaining the most challenging sections of the Sunshine Act. 

Presenter:
Steven Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin

Cost:  $49