By invitation of the Mayor of the City of Peabody, Attorney Lauren Goldberg will present a comprehensive “tutorial” on the Open Meeting Law to members of the City Council and staff and members of the City’s many multiple-member boards. Attorney Goldberg will explain the fundamentals of the “new” Open Meeting Law, including new definitions, quorum requirements, deadlines, changes in the requirements for contents of meeting agendas, and will provide many practical tips for avoiding common pitfalls and explain the role of the Division of Open Government and other changes in the law that went into effect on July 1, 2010.
