Thursday, February 10, 2011

$150,000 Authorized for Open Meetings Legal Advice

http://www.foift.org/?p=1510

Despite having nearly 40 attorneys on its payroll, some with extensive professional experience in the nuances of the Texas Open Meetings law, the City of Austin has authorized spending up to $150,000 for three private attorneys – while the Travis County attorney's review of past meeting practices continues.