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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 3. ELECTIONS AND ETHICS |
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Chapter 3-104. OFFICE OF OPEN GOVERNMENT |
Section 3-10408. PUBLIC BODY REQUESTS FOR ADVISORY OPINIONS
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10408.1The Director may issue an Advisory Opinion on the application of the Open Meetings Act at the request of a Public Body, as provided in D.C. Official Code § 2-579(g) (2012 Repl. & 2014 Supp.).
10408.2A request for an Advisory Opinion by a Public Body or member may be submitted in writing to the Office of Open Government, Board of Ethics and Government Accountability, at 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 830 South, Washington D.C. 20001; by U.S. Postal; or by electronic means. Requests for Advisory Opinions submitted by mail should be marked on the outside envelope “Advisory Opinion Request”. Requests may be submitted by email at opengovoffice@dc.gov, and should state “Advisory Opinion Request” in the subject line or heading of the communication.
10408.3The Director will issue a written Advisory Opinion, and may upon approval of the requesting Public Body, post the opinion with the appropriate redactions to ensure confidentiality.
10408.4The Director will review requests from Public Bodies as promptly as possible, and issue Advisory Opinions within thirty (30) days.