A media consortium* is asking the Cache County Council to stay where everyone can see them when it appoints a new attorney.

The Herald Journal in Logan says the news outlets are arguing the county attorney is an important enough job that the public deserves to hear next week's deliberations.

The council chairman, meanwhile, has pointed to Utah's open meeting laws, which say meetings may be held in private when discussing the “character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.”

The article raises an interesting topic. While state and federal laws permits some public business to be done behind closed doors, government agencies aren't necessarily obligated to work that way.

— NC

*Isn't it amazing how using the word "consortium" makes something sound big and impressive.

Labels: Open and Public Meetings Act