public access counselor

In his statement after signing, Holcomb said he took into account concerns raised about the counselor’s office but believes that the changes are less concerning because the court has the final say over the law

The Open Door Law states that government agencies must hold publicly accessible and noticed meetings when the majority of a governing body is present. But the committee meetings were neither noticed nor open to the public.

But the issue gets even more complicated when every member of a governing body is from the same political party, such as currently exists with Bloomington City Council, Monroe County Commissioners, and Ellettsville Town Council.