{
 "topic": "OMA section 2(c)(16) - Self-evaluation with a statewide/regional association",
 "statute": "5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16)",
 "family": "Closed meetings and exceptions",
 "page": "https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/oma-2-c-16/",
 "note": "Determination letters are non-binding. Verify against the source PDF before citing.",
 "counts": {
  "violation_found": 0,
  "no_violation": 2,
  "no_determination": 0,
  "other": 0
 },
 "challenge_notes": null,
 "issues": [
  {
   "issue": "Closed session self-evaluation discussion under section 2(c)(16)",
   "outcome": "no_violation",
   "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": {
    "title": "Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures",
    "date": "2018-04-12",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-51767/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  },
  {
   "issue": "Closed session self-evaluation exception scope",
   "outcome": "no_violation",
   "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": {
    "title": "Closed-session self-evaluation of board procedures",
    "date": "2015-11-18",
    "binding": false,
    "url": "https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-37299/"
   },
   "authorities": []
  }
 ]
}