Attributes of fair and open local government.

[paineinthearse]

Although I live in a liberal state, by town government is run by conservatives; rather than being fair and open, it is a closed and private system.

I intend enlist others to help make it more open, but request some thoughts from DU.

Some of my ideas for this new fairness and openness include:

1. All standing committees be elected by citizens (a high percentage is now appointed).
2. Notice of all meetings (with agenda) be posted to the town website at least 48 hours prior to meeting time.
3. Perliminary (draft) minutes be posted to the town website within 48 hours of the meeting. Final (approved) minutes be posted within 24 hours of the subsequent meeting.
4. Checks and balances.

I would appreciate any other ideas along these lines. From these ideas I will be proposing bylaw revision.

Thank you.

[lostnfound]

1. A sunshine amendment.

No government meetings without the public or media present.