5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16)

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Self-evaluation with a statewide/regional association

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2 upheld (no violation found) · 0 rejected (violation found), out of 2 documents.

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How the Public Access Counselor has treated 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16)

At a glance: 2 documents from 2015 to 2018(0 binding opinions, 2 determination letters).

All 2 documents citing 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16)

Issues decided under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16)

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) - Self-evaluation with a statewide/regional association
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/exemptions/5-ilcs-120-2-c-16/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

NO VIOLATION (2):
- Closed session self-evaluation discussion under section 2(c)(16)
  Rule: A public body may close a meeting to discuss self-evaluation, practices, and procedures when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which it is a member.
  Decision: Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures (non-binding determination letter, April 12, 2018) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-51767/
- Closed session self-evaluation exception scope
  Rule: A public body may close a meeting under the self-evaluation exception when a statewide association representative facilitates discussion of board procedures without substantive issues.
  Decision: Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures (non-binding determination letter, November 18, 2015) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-37299/



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No violation (2)

Closed session self-evaluation discussion under section 2(c)(16)
Rule: A public body may close a meeting to discuss self-evaluation, practices, and procedures when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which it is a member.
No violation Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures · April 12, 2018
Closed session self-evaluation exception scope
Rule: A public body may close a meeting under the self-evaluation exception when a statewide association representative facilitates discussion of board procedures without substantive issues.
No violation Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures · November 18, 2015