What is Transparency in Government?

In the context of government, transparency means being open, accountable, and honest with citizens, ensuring easy access to information about government activities and spending, thereby enabling informed decision-making and holding officials accountable. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

  • Openness and Accessibility:

    Transparency in government involves making information readily available to the public, including details about government operations, budgets, spending, and decisions. 

    Example of Transparency:

    Proactive disclosure of information, such as publishing government budgets and spending data online. 

How does SCOV promote Transparency?

All Board and Committee Meetings at SCOV are Open Meetings to promote Transparency

Section 5.7 of our By-Laws Open Meetings. Except as to those matters that the Board may discuss in

executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §33-1804, regular and special meetings of the Board shall

be open to all Members or any person designated by a Member in writing as the Member’s

representative. Members or their designated representatives shall have the opportunity to

speak before the Board takes action on any matter. The Board may establish reasonable

rules for such Member participation including, but not limited to, limitations on the number

of persons speaking on any issue and the amount of time allocated for that purpose