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Observer Corps 

​The history of the League's Observer Corps began in the 1960's: the Freedom of Information Act passed in 1966, followed by the Sunshine Act of 1976, followed by Sunshine Laws in individual states. These sunshine laws refer to openness in government in two distinct areas: citizen access to public records and access to public meetings. The premise behind these laws is that everyday people have the right to know what actions their government agencies are taking, to attend public meetings and have access to public documents. The League actively supports the citizens' right to know about its government and advocates for government transparency. Being an observer gives you the opportunity to represent the League in the community.

  • Observers learn about the issues in the community and monitors how they are being addressed by the government.
  • Observers' notes are reported back to our League, so membership can learn from them.
  • Observers keep elected officials on notice, let them know someone is a witness to the decisions being made, and form relationships with officials that can be beneficial.
  • Observers attend the meetings to gain information. They do not make statements at the meeting.
  • A simple form is used to facilitate the notes being taken, so they can be shared with our League.
The League believes in government transparency, and therefore employs an Observer Corps to attend government proceedings and report their findings to the public. Those reports are below. If you are a member of the Observer Corps, you can submit your report here. 

​Contact Sara Hoss

Brunswick County Reports 

Click here for Board of Elections
Click here for County Commissioners
Click here for School Board 

New Hanover County Reports 

Click here for Board of Elections
​Click here for County Commissioners
Click here for School Board ​

Wilmington Reports 

Click here for City Council


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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE LOWER CAPE FEAR
​P.O. BOX 4503
​WILMINGTON, NC 28406
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