The Board of Supervisors/County Administrator recently directed that the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors' Meetings be posted on the web. This may sound like a very small accomplishment but it replaces years of darkness. This little ray of sunshine makes it possible for every citizen of Essex County (and the world) to review the discussions, reports, and decisions of our government at any time and at any location where internet access is available.
Yet to be seen is how the process will work. The current information appears to be the beginning of archival access to minutes in a manner similar to the access provided on the new Essex Public Schools web site.
There is some thought that the draft minutes could be posted immediately after each meeting. This is preferable IF IT IS CLEAR that the minutes are in draft form and are subject to corrections, reformatting, and other changes. Meeting Minutes are not binding until approved by the Board of Supervisors.
John R. Clickener
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