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Iowa bill would raise penalties for open meetings, records violations

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Iowa bill would raise penalties for open meetings, records violations
Government officials in Iowa who violate open meetings and records law would face stiffer penalties under a bill introduced by a Bettendorf lawmaker.
Government officials in Iowa who violate open meetings and records law would face stiffer penalties under a bill introduced by a lawmaker.
 
For a person who violated open meetings law, the bill would raise the civil fine from between $100-$500 to between $1,000 and $5,000. If a violation is knowingly committed, the bill would increase the damages assessed from between $1,000 and $2,500 to between $10,000 and $25,000.
 
The bill would also require elected and appointed officials to undergo an educational course on provisions of the state’s rules on open meetings and open records.

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Paul is the founder of the NY Coalition For Open Government and has truly loved seeing it become what it is today and is excited about its future growth.

As an attorney for 32 years, he is a partner in the law firm of Berzer & Wolf. Prior to his private law practice, Paul served in several government positions with the Buffalo Common Council, Buffalo Housing Authority, and Erie County.

When he is not practicing law and doing open government stuff, Paul enjoys spending time with his spouse, Cheryl, and his three children, Michael, Joseph, and Julia. Paul resides in Amherst, NY, a suburb of Buffalo.

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