Sunshine Act Reminder: Keep Those Meetings Open, Folks
Published Date: 2/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is making its meetings more open and easy to follow for everyone. This means more transparency about when and how they meet, so the public can stay in the loop. These changes help voters and officials know what’s happening without any extra cost or delays.
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EAC meetings made more transparent
You will be able to more easily find and follow U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) meetings because the agency is making meeting times and procedures clearer and easier to follow. The changes are meant to help voters and election officials stay informed, and the notice says this will occur without any extra cost or delays.
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