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ri,egardless of Precautions, there may be times when Council Members find themselves accused of <br />—r <br />violating the Minnesota, Open Meeting Law, perhaps -having unintentionally engaged 'in one oi <br />4 <br />these sorts of conversations. One way to diffuse some concern is to immediately release copies of <br />,9-11 e-ima,il correspondence to anyone who wants to see *t, While this doesn"t negate the possible <br />violation 5 it shows good faith and lack of specific intent to violate the law. <br />9 A <br />Draft guidelines for electronic communications between Council Members <br />C#tV a 16 <br />j, ies might decide to, dievelop policies clarifying appropriate or preferred email use by ajid <br />between Council Members. Even, if a city doesin't formally adopt a -oolicy, the guidelines here <br />might be hielpfulfor any elected official or city bloard member to follow. <br />The purpose of these draft guidelines is to suggest how members of city councils and other city <br />committees might communicate via email and electronic means. A city should review these draft <br />g 'delines along with its normal operatin procedures, clonsult with the city attomey and dete <br />g rmine <br />ui <br />® best course of action. <br />Ann Gler�gen 11/017' <br />0 <br />