The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act plays a vital role in ensuring that municipal authority business is conducted openly and with accountability to the public. By requiring that deliberations and official actions take place in a public setting—with adequate notice provided—it strengthens transparency in local governance.

Join us for an engaging session as we unpack the essential elements of the Sunshine Act and discuss its practical implications for public access, participation, and decision-making within authority meetings.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the Sunshine Act: Gain insight into the origins, intent, and core principles behind the law and its role in fostering open government. 

• Requirements for Public Meetings: Review the key legal standards for conducting meetings, including public notice and accessibility requirements. 

• Public Participation: Examine who may speak at public meetings and the general expectations for public comment and interaction with municipal authorities. 

• Executive Sessions Explained: Identify when it is appropriate for municipal authorities hold closed sessions and how they must be managed in accordance with the law. 

• Developing a Compliance Policy: Learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining an internal policy that supports adherence to the Sunshine Act and promotes transparency.

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

Cost:  $49