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LWV of Livingston Co. Observer Corps Training
Feb. 21, 2023,  11:00 am
Hamburg Public Library

Before attending governmental meetings as an Observer, each League member should attend a training by our Observer Corps regarding state and local League policies for observing.  Attending the training session is not a commitment to serve as an active Observer. 

Attendees will discuss :
- the policies that guide our participation as non-partisan observers, 
- how meetings may be observed in person or via the internet, 
- the  simple report format and submission process,
 - how reports are used.

Please register online (this page, far right button) or RSVP by email  to observercorp@lwvlivingstonco.org


“Protecting our right to know is integral to the health of our democracy. Decisions that determine how our schools will be run, at what level community safety programs will be funded, and how land in our towns will be used to impact our lives are vital to our well-being. These kinds of decisions need to be made with public input and oversight. One important way to ensure that is to observe government meetings. 

The League has been a champion of government transparency since our founding in 1920. It is one of our core principles and a vital part of our mission. Our efforts in this area reinforce our reputation of fairness, nonpartisanship, and trust. League members attend government meetings to learn what their government is doing and to monitor whether those meetings are conducted in an open and transparent way. Experience has shown the importance of the League being present to watch—and to take action when necessary.”    Observing Your Government in Action, linked below.