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Open Government

Open Government

Open Meetings

  • Wisconsin Open Meetings Law Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Wisconsin Open Meetings Law Fact Sheet en Español – Reuniones Abiertas (PDF)
  • A Common Sense Approach to WI Open Meetings Law (PowerPoint)
  • Electronic Meetings Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Open Meetings Training Video Index by Topic

Public Participation

  • Public Participation in Local Government Meetings Fact Sheet (PDF)

Public Records

  • Wisconsin Public Records Law Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Wisconsin Public Records Law Fact Sheet en Español – Ley de Registros Publicos (PDF)
  • Agendas and Minutes for Local Governments (PowerPoint)

Ethics & Conflicts of Interest

  • Ethics and Conflicts of Interest FAQ (PDF)
  • Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Powerpoint (PowerPoint)

Other Resources

  • Failure to Transfer Governmental Property or Records (PDF)
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice Open Government webpage
  • Attorney General’s Advisory Opinion on Charging Fees under the Wisconsin Public Records Law

Related Topics: Effective Meetings (Parliamentary Procedure)


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