Colorado Open Meetings Law
Public access to board meetings per C.R.S. § 24-6-402
All meetings of the Southern Park County Fire Protection District Board of Directors at which a quorum is present and at which any public business is discussed or formal action may be taken are open to the public. The District fully complies with the Colorado Open Meetings Law ("Sunshine Law"), C.R.S. § 24-6-402.
The public is encouraged to attend all board meetings. Public comment opportunities are provided at each regular meeting.
Upcoming Meetings & Agendas
Notices posted in advance per C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(c)
Meeting Minutes
Official records of board actions — approved and posted per C.R.S. § 24-6-402 and C.R.S. § 32-1-905
Board meeting minutes are the official record of all actions taken by the Board of Directors. Minutes are approved at the subsequent regular board meeting and posted on this website for public inspection.
Minutes include: roll call and attendance, approval of prior minutes, all motions and votes, executive session notice (if any), and adjournment.
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Legal Notices
Official legal publications per C.R.S. § 24-70-103
The following legal notices have been published in the [Name of Newspaper], the official newspaper of general circulation for Park County, as required by C.R.S. § 24-70-103. Copies of published notices are also posted here for public convenience.
Notice of Public Hearing — Proposed Budget FY [YYYY]
Published [Date] per C.R.S. § 29-1-109. Public hearing scheduled for [Date] at [Time].
Notice of Election — [Year] Special District Election
Published [Date] per C.R.S. § 1-13.5-501. Election date: [Date].
Notice of Mill Levy Certification — FY [YYYY]
Certified to Park County Assessor on [Date] per C.R.S. § 39-5-121. Mill levy: [X.XXX] mills.
Notice of Completion — Annual Audit FY [YYYY]
Audit completed [Date] per C.R.S. § 29-1-606. Filed with State Auditor and DOLA.
Executive Session Records
Compliance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(d) and § 24-6-402(4)
🔒 When Executive Sessions May Be Held
Executive sessions are permitted only for the following purposes under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4):
- Purchase, acquisition, or sale of real/personal property
- Conferences with the District's attorney for legal advice
- Matters required by law to be kept confidential
- Specialized details of security arrangements
- Personnel matters (not general policy)
- Developing negotiating positions
📋 Executive Session Procedures
- Motion, second, and vote required before entering executive session
- Specific topic announced publicly before convening
- No final action taken during executive session
- Written summary of topics retained by District
- Electronic recording may be made at District's discretion
- Return to open session before any formal action
📝 Executive Session Log
The District maintains a record of all executive sessions held, including date, statutory basis, and topics discussed (in general terms). This log is available for public inspection upon request.
Submit a CORA request → to request the executive session log.