Have you ever wondered what to do after your entity’s governing body discovers or has been accused of an Open Meetings Law (OML) violation? If your community is like most, chances are you probably have. If you haven’t, it’s time to think about it now, particularly in view of the Colorado Supreme Court’s recent decision in O’Connell v. Woodland Park School District, 576 P.3d 197 (Colo. 2025), which has renewed attention to the issue of whether an OML violation can be “cured”—i.e., a remedial action that, if done correctly, can restore the legal validity of a previous action made in violation of the OML.

Read CIRSA’s new Blog Post for insights about the Supreme Court decision, suggested best practices for public bodies following the decision, and a note about CIRSA members’ sub-limited coverage for defense of claims of violations of the OML.