2018 FOIA/COIA Training Seminars
VML will host interactive seminars on the Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict of Interest Act for local officials and employees at two locations: in Richmond, VA on June 6th and in Roanoke, VA on June 7th. These seminars offer the perspective of a local government official regarding the Freedom of Information Act as well as an overview of the FOIA changes passed by the General Assembly in 2018. The Conflict of Interest portion of the training consists of reviewing real-life conflict questions and how to apply the Conflict of Interest Act. Cost for each seminar is $75 which includes a box lunch.
Register for FOIA/COIA Training Seminar in Richmond – June 6, 2018
Register for FOIA/COIA Training Seminar in Roanoke – June 7, 2018
For future training opportunities on FOIA and COIA, review courses available through the VML Leadership Academy.
Conflict of Interests Act training module available
The Virginia Conflict of Interests Act regulates the financial relationship of council members and mayors with their city or town and with any other governmental agency that is related to the city or town. The act is intended to be the one-stop-shopping law for a council member’s financial involvement in dealings with the city or town.
The training module for state officer and employees may be accessed on the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council’s website here.
