Legal Webinar on New Virtual Meetings Law

Description

Registration Fee: FREE for OLC Institutional Public Library Members ONLY, but you must register to attend.

Registration Deadline: 3/13/25

Overview: The 135th Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 257 in December 2024 allowing certain public bodies to meet virtually. The new law becomes effective April 9, 2025. Join OLC staff and OLC’s legal counsel to learn more about the new law and what it means for Ohio Public Library Boards of Trustees. During the webinar, OLC staff will provide background information on the legislation and OLC’s legal counsel will review a sample policy and discuss what public library boards need to consider before adopting a policy.

Speakers:

• Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
• Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
• Jason Elvers, OLC Legal Counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Intended Audience: Library directors, fiscal officers, trustees and other members of library administration.

What's Included: Participation in the live webinar and access to resources provided by the presenters.