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No More Last Minute Changes: Pennsylvania Court Tightens Rules on Council Meeting Agenda Updates

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The Commonwealth Court’s decision in Coleman v. Parkland Sch. Dist., 305 A.3d 238 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023) has significant implications for boroughs in Pennsylvania. The Court ruled that Section 712.1(e) of the Sunshine Act is...more

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Local governments: Be careful using consent agendas

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Public bodies across the state utilize consent agendas during their public meetings to streamline certain routine items. Typically, these items include approval of minutes, payment of bills, acknowledgement of staff reports...more

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Official Action Taken on Added Agenda Items Without the Opportunity for Public Comment Violated the Sunshine Act

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Mid-Mon Valley Publishing Company, LLC, d/b/a Mon Valley Independent and Tina O’Dell v. City of Monessen, a Third-Class City, and Matt Shorraw, as Mayor, No. 581 of 2020 (Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court, December 11,...more

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COVID-19: Land Use Board Virtual Meeting Guidelines Issued

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The New Jersey Division of Local Government Services (the “Division”) provided operational guidance this week, encouraging municipal Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment to engage in telephonic and/or virtual...more

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