Posted by Chris on 2/26/04

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This question pertains to the public's right to vote:

This pertains to a non-profit organization that is funded
entirely from public tax dollars through a state agency.
The state dictates who can be on the board, insofar as that
70% of the board members have to have a specific background
and hold a specific residence. The state also dictates
what services will be offered and to whom. Following are
my questions:

1. Because of the extent the state is involved - would
this classify the organization as a quasi government agency?

2. Because this agency is not a private club as their
entire funding derives from public tax dollars - is this
agency allowed to have its members vote board members into
their seat, but not permit the general public the same
right?

According to the state agency holding the contract of
funding and services, this agency is obligated to abide by
the open records law of the state.

Vested Public Interest, 2/26/04, by Chris.

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