The Oldham County Public Library
OPEN MEETINGS The Board shall always operate in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) that govern the public’s right to attend all meetings, be informed of such meetings, and have open access to the records of the Library. Advertising Meetings All meetings of the Board must be in accordance with applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes governing its regular, special, and committee meetings. The Board may choose to meet at a location other than the Library. Advertising such meetings follows the same rules as established in the Bylaws. Public Attendance of Meetings The Board shall allow the public to attend any meeting of its members. Such meetings shall be advertised at least 24 hours in advance, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (KRS 61.800-850). The Board may also choose not to allow the speaker or to limit the speaker’s time in order to secure the orderly progression of its meeting. Such limitations shall be made by the Board President. Speakers may be required to schedule a time on the agenda prior to a meeting. Generally, speakers will be limited to five minutes. Members of the public may be asked to leave a meeting when the Board goes into Executive Session. Members of the public may also be asked to leave when their behavior is deemed inappropriate or disruptive to the regular conduct of the meeting. The Board will approve any action to remove a member of the public from its meeting. This policy becomes effective on March 8, 2012, and replaces any previous policy written or implied. The Board of Trustees of the Oldham County Public Library reserves the right to amend, alter or revoke this policy if it is deemed necessary and desirable to do so. _________________________________________________ President, Board of Trustees _________________________________________________ Date
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