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Open Government and Fiscal Disclosure Policies PT TRP(-)CNF, The City has always had the policy of openness and disclosure. To ensure that city related groups such as commissions, committees, associations, and joint powers organizations are aware and reflect this openness, it is understood that any policy- making which directly impacts the fiscal health of the community is expected to be disclosed properly and timely to the public. This policy includes disclosure in both the spirit of openness and within the requirements of the appropriate state statutes. Coverage • The City will conduct the governmental fiscal and budgetary policy deliberations in a public space, preferably either in City Hall, the Activity Center or other city halls, libraries, etc. and in a space which is accessible. • The proceedings are to be broadcast or recorded in either video or voice mode. • The City will prepare and provide summaries of proposed and final documents related to fiscal issues, which will be presented and discussed in an open meeting setting as described above. • All City committees, commissions, joint power organizations and other groups on which any person from the city staff or any member of the City Council is either requested or is required to serve and establishes fiscal policies regarding City Funds, will adhere to the same open government procedures and process outlined above. • Committees, commissions and other groups which do not make fiscal policy regarding City Funds, are expected to provide for at least a 72 hour advance meeting notice, to hold the meetings at locations which are readily accessible to all. Proceedings of Required Groups • Copies of minutes and either a video or audio tape of fiscal policy deliberations shall be kept on file with the City Manager's office for at least a 1 -year period of time. • Where possible reports, budgets and other approved documents shall be kept at an accessible place in City Hall, at the Roseville Branch of the Ramsey County Library, and where feasible and practical, as part of the City's web page. IMPLEMENTATION This policy will become effective upon formal approval of the City Council and shall be in force and considered as part of the City's fiscal policies. II -5