For this discussion there are two activities requested. One is review the State of Texas Code 551 for Local Government Meetings.
Next watch the Local Government Meeting and submit a summary of the proceedings. A copy of an agenda signed by an official of the meeting ( example council member or school board member ) should be attached for the meeting as well.
Review the information provided here on the requirements of local government meetings Code 551
After the meeting, answer the following questions in a discussion post . Please give your thoughts about local meetings. How does the meeting meet Code 551 requirements?( For example the requirement for pre-posting the agenda, providing minutes and the opportunity for public comment) You may offer any thoughts you have about the meeting but be sure to answer these questions in your discussion.
How does this meeting meet requirements for Texas Public Meetings as outlined in TX Govt. Code 551?
What agenda items concerning zone requirements, budgets, purchasing are included in this meeting?
Discuss any employee issues addressed..
How does this meeting permit citizen engagement?
Use this VIDEO of the February 15th Lufkin City Council Meeting. Address the same questions for the in-person meeting. Add these additional questions to your submission for the Local Government Meeting Assignment:
WHAT MODEL OF CITY GOVERNMENT IS USED IN LUFKIN TEXAS ( CHECK YOUR TEXTBOOK FOR THE TYPES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
DESCRIBE AT LEAST ONE COMMENT OR QUESTION YOU MIGHT ASK OF THE COUNCIL IF YOU ATTENDED THIS MEETING?
Here is the link to the video of Lufkin City Council Meeting –
