New York A00534 prohibits public bodies from holding executive sessions to discuss the appointment of elected members or officers to fill vacancies.
New York A00534 amends the public officers law to prohibit public bodies from conducting executive sessions when considering the appointment of an elected member or officer to fill a vacancy. This includes interviews of prospective appointees and related discussions. Such considerations must be conducted in a meeting open to the public. The amendment takes effect immediately.
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