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This agency passes 8 of the 11 categories for a score of 73%.

Chicago City Council Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

Parks

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs & Recreation has jurisdiction over all special events and related programs of the city, including parades, fests, tastes, community and neighborhood fairs. The Committee also has jurisdiction over matters which affect the cultural growth of the City and its cultural institutions including matters generally affecting the Cultural Center of the Chicago Public Library.

Grades are based on information from December 2019

Information

The first step toward participating in a public meeting is knowing when and where it is, and getting context on the decisions it’s been making.

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Public Comment

The Illinois Attorney General has said that all public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act must provide an opportunity for members of the public to address public officials at open meetings. Public comment periods offer an avenue for people to support or oppose policy decisions and provide information that might not otherwise be represented in a meeting.

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Scheduling

Knowing the time and location of a meeting is one thing, but it doesn’t necessarily make getting there any easier. Varying meeting times and locations can reduce barriers for attendees.

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