10408 PUBLIC BODY REQUESTS FOR ADVISORY OPINIONS

10408.1 The Director may issue an Advisory Opinion on the application of the Open Meetings Act at the request of a Public Body, as provided in D.C. Official Code § 2-579(g) (2012 Repl. & 2014 Supp.).

10408.2 A request for an Advisory Opinion by a Public Body or member may be submitted in writing to the Office of Open Government, Board of Ethics and Government Accountability, at 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 830 South, Washington D.C. 20001; by U.S. Postal; or by electronic means. Requests for Advisory Opinions submitted by mail should be marked on the outside envelope “Advisory Opinion Request”. Requests may be submitted by email at opengovoffice@dc.gov, and should state “Advisory Opinion Request” in the subject line or heading of the communication.

10408.3 The Director will issue a written Advisory Opinion, and may upon approval of the requesting Public Body, post the opinion with the appropriate redactions to ensure confidentiality.

10408.4 The Director will review requests from Public Bodies as promptly as possible, and issue Advisory Opinions within thirty (30) days.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 13143 (December 26, 2014).