Moon v. Terrell County et al.

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Moon vs. Terrell County et al. Number: 249 Ga.App. 567 Year: 2001 State: Georgia Court: {{{Court}}} Other lawsuits in Georgia Other lawsuits in 2001 Precedents include:

Contents 1 Important precedents 2 Background 3 Supporters of the FOIA request 4 Criticisms of the FOIA request 5 Ruling of the court 6 Associated cases 7 See also 8 External links 9 References

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Moon v. Terrell County et al. was a case before the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2001 concerning open meetings laws.

[edit] Important precedents

[edit] Background

Moon v. Terrell County et al. , 249 Ga.App. 567 (2001) (Barnes, J.): Court of Appeals held that, even though defendant employer asked plaintiff whether he would prefer a closed or open session to discuss his employment status and he chose a closed session, the Act states that “the public at all times shall be afforded access to meetings declared open to the public.” One citizen cannot elect to close a meeting that should be open. Defendant's action of terminating plaintiff's employment was void, as it was accomplished in violation of Act. ^[1]

[edit] Supporters of the FOIA request

[edit] Criticisms of the FOIA request

[edit] Ruling of the court

[edit] Associated cases

[edit] See also

• Georgia Open Meetings Act
• Georgia Open Records Act

[edit] External links

[edit] References

1. ↑ Synopsis of Georgia Open Meetings Act Cases