Illinois Sen. Dan Duffy has filed this month SB3392, a bill that would require local governments with websites to post much more than many currently do.
New requirements under the proposed legislation include putting online information regarding employee compensation, bids and contracts, which are documents typically sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Systematic uploading of documents eliminates the need for citizens and organizations to submit FOIA requests to obtain them.
The proposed legislation would essentially codify the 10-Point Transparency Checklist for government websites developed by the Illinois Policy Institute and lauded by the Sunlight Foundation.
The new rules would apply only to local governments with websites and full-time staff to maintain them.
Supporters of the new bill are looking for additional co-sponsors. Please consider asking your state representatives to sign on to SB3392.
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Comment by Anson MacDonald on February 17, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Lynn, the Daily Chronicle indicated that “inefficiencies” was the reason for Kapitan’s forced resignation.
If “inefficiency” is a disqualifier at DeKalb City Hall, it is time for mass resignations of staff.
Please send out notices as you see fit reminding staff of their systemic failures. We must remain consistent.
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