Explanation Of Transparency And Ethics In Local Government

Transparency and ethics in local government will be explained at a seminar sponsored by the McHenry County State’s Attorneys Office. The seminar, slated for May 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, Building B, Main Campus, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

Topics featured are geared to Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Illinois Open Meetings Act and Illinois Public Officials Prohibited Activities Act.

The seminar is open to all newly elected officials, incumbents, and the general public and will include presentations by attorneys from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as well as the Illinois Attorney General Attorney’s Office on compliance with the various pertinent laws mentioned above.

Each public body faces different challenges and issues, transparency and a strong ethical foundation are essential to all governmental bodies. The State’s Attorney’s Office strives to ensure that the citizens of McHenry County find their local officials to be trustworthy and receptive to the needs of the community.

It also seems pertinent that the public understand their rights as well as the rights of the public bodies regarding transparency.