

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Meetings and Open Records Training for Local Officials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Adopted in 2025, all newly elected and appointed officials officials must complete a training session of open meetings and records.About this EventAdopted H.F. 706 adopted in the legislative session set a requirement for all new elected officials and those appointed to governmental bodies (at the city government level, examples include library boards, planning and zoning commissions, boards of adjustments and more) to complete a training on open meetings and open records laws. The training must be completed within 90 days of an official taking the oath of office or assuming the duties of their office.This training session complies with that requirement and is provided to you at no-cost by Region XII Council of Governments.   Pre-registration is required and you will recieve a confirmation email once you have successfully completed your registration.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMOpen Meetings and Open Records TrainingHost: Chris Whitaker, Local Assistance Director
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/panora/open-meetings-and-open-records-training-for-local-officials/100001976936217444
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Panora
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Panora Community Center
- **lat**: 41.6923789
- **long**: -94.3652496
- **full address**: Panora Community Center, 115 West Main Street, Panora, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Region XII Council of Governments (https://allevents.in/org/region-xii-council-of-governments/22805526)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Panora Community Center, 115 West Main Street, Panora, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Region XII Council of Governments
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Open Meetings and Open Records Training for Local Officials ?
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