August 15, 2018

Open Public Meetings Training Requirements

Are you involved with a committee or group that holds regular public meetings?

FACULTY MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC MEETINGS

Faculty Meetings are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act unless they are being held specifically for recommendations on appointments, promotions or tenure. This includes committees or faculty councils if they are authorized to act on behalf of the faculty.

OPEN GOVERNMENT TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL VOTING MEMBERS

Members of groups subject to the Open Public Meetings Act must complete open public meetings training no later than 90-days after the date the member assumes his or her duties, and not less than once every four years thereafter. Training is available through the Washington State Office of the Attorney General’s website on Open Government Training. It is recommended that you document the training received per the Open Government Training website.

We encourage members of the Executive Council, Faculty Affairs, Academic Policy and Curriculum, Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, and Lecturer Affairs committees to  take this required training prior to the first meetings of the new fall semester! Here is an easy link for you to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTtVGToW1A

This training is mandatory every four years, but you may watch it at any time. Please look for the sign-in sheet at your meeting to document your compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.