Open government audit finds FOI gaps in South Carolina meetings
Nearly 200 county council and school board officials answered 130 questions on executive sessions and open records. The audit shows officials stray in secret talks, reluctance to record sessions, and police departments charging for incident reports. Advocates call for 2006 law changes and more training while noting high copy costs and need for public challenge.
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Columbia
Associated Press
South Carolina Press Association
South Carolina
Georgia
Stadhad
Hollie Manheimer
Georgia First Amendment Foundation
David Hudson
Georgia Press Association
Hudson
Bill Rogers
Rogers
Police Department
McMaster
Moore
Know Your FOIA Rights and Executive Session Rules
The guide explains specific requirements for executive sessions under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. It urges asking for precise reasons before voting to close a session, addresses after-session conduct, and notes potential legal action for abuses. It covers access to crime reports, redaction limits, and cost disputes for incident records.
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