D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-10406

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Rule 3-10406 - ADVISORY OPINIONS
10406.1

Based on results of the investigation, the Director shall issue an Advisory Opinion addressing the complaint that a Public Body violated the Open Meetings Act. The Director shall issue an Advisory Opinion within thirty (30) days of the later of the following: receipt of the response from the Public Body, the last due date for any additional information requested, or the date of any informal conference.

10406.2

An Advisory Opinion shall explain the Director's findings of fact and understanding of the law. Where the Director concludes there was a violation, the Advisory Opinion shall set forth corrective actions that the Public Body shall complete to avoid further legal action as set forth in an Advisory Opinion.

10406.3

If the corrective actions set forth in an Advisory Opinion are not taken or not completed in a timely matter, the Director may bring a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for injunctive or declaratory relief pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-579.

10406.4

The Director shall provide copies of the Advisory Opinion to the Complainant

and the Public Body and shall make it available to the public by posting it on the Office of Open Government Website and by publication in the District of Columbia Register.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-10406

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 13143 (December 26, 2014); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6673 (5/31/2019)