CITIZENS' BILL OF RIGHTS (CLICK HERE) to view the full Charter section for the "Citizens' Bill of Rights" online.
(A) This government has been created to protect the
governed, not the governing. In order to provide the public with full and
accurate information, to promote efficient administration management, to make
government more accountable, and to insure to all persons fair and equitable
treatment, the following rights are guaranteed:
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(2) Truth in
Government. No
municipal official or employee shall knowingly furnish false information on any
public matter, nor knowingly omit significant facts when giving requested
information to members of the public.
(3)Public Records. All audits, reports, minutes, documents and other
public records of the Village and its boards, agencies, departments and
authorities shall be open for inspection at reasonable times and places
convenient to the public.
(4) Minutes and
Ordinance Register. The Village
Clerk shall maintain and make available for public inspection an ordinance
register separate from the minutes showing the votes of each member on all
ordinances and resolutions listed by descriptive title. Written minutes of all
meetings and the ordinance register shall be available for public inspection
not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting.
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(Emphasis in BOLDFACE added)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Keep this in mind as events unfold.
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