The Observer Corps is a long-standing tradition in the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT) and in Leagues across the country. League members observe the meetings of local public governing bodies and then submit a brief report which is shared on the LWVGT website. The objective is to ensure transparency in government and keep League members, and the public, informed about the issues and actions of local government that impact our lives.
As a volunteer with the Observer Corps, you will:
- attend a training to become familiar with Arizona’s Open Meetings Laws and review the positions of LWV of Greater Tucson;
- attend monthly meetings of a local government body, either in person or online;
- take notes, complete a summary report of the proceedings, and submit your report to the committee chair; and
- attend meetings of the Observer Corps committee.
Observer Corps volunteers do not speak at public meetings unless requesting clarification, and they are not spokespersons for the League. The time commitment is about 4-6 hours per month.
LWVGT Observers, please click on the Observer's Form below to record your meeting information.
Observer Corps Report Form BLANK
Observer Corps Report Form EXAMPLE
Arizona's Open Meeting Law 101
AZ Open-Meeting-Law-Booklet-2024
LWVUS-Observing Your Government in Action
If you are interested in becoming a LWVGT Observer or you want more information, contact us at observercorps@lwvtucson.com or call 520-327-7652.