Andy Keyt Presentations & Publications
Presentations
“Freedom of Information Act, Utilizing Liability Waivers, Illinois Open Meetings Act, and Developments in Recreational Property Liability,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2023)
“Open Public Meetings,” Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners (2023)
“Tips for Successful Partnerships: Using Intergovernmental Cooperation to Your Advantage While Avoiding Legal Pitfalls,” Illinois Association of Park Districts Legal Symposium (2022)
“Intergovernmental Agreements,” Township Officials of Illinois Annual Conference (2022)
“Sexual Harassment: Tips for Prevention and Handling,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2022)
“Park District Contracting for Use of Facilities,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2022)
“Complying with the Illinois Open Meetings Act,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2022)
“The Current Status of Recreational Property Liability in Illinois,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2022)
“Complying with the Illinois' Freedom of Information Act,” IAPD/IRPA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2022)
“Illinois Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act,” Illinois Association of County Board Members – Government Leaders Training Webinar (2021)
“Adopting a Valid Tax Levy During Extraordinary Times and Other Recent Open Meetings Act and FOIA Developments,” Illinois Association of Park Districts (2020)
“Guidance for OMA and FOIA – Handling Compliance During a Pandemic,” Illinois Association of Park Districts (2020)
COVID-19 Employment Issues," Illinois Association of County Board Members (2020)
“Zoning Under the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act,” Illinois Association of County Zoning Officials (2019)
“Legal Update,” IPARKS Regional Educational Workshop (2019)
“Cyber Liability For Park Districts: How To Build Your Defenses For A Cyber Attack,” IPARKS Regional Educational Workshop (2019)
“Legal Issues and Tips,” Illinois Association County Engineers (2019)
“Freedom of Information Act,” IPARKS Regional Educational Workshop (2019)
“Cyber Liability In The Public Sector,” IPARKS Regional Education Workshop (2019)
“Contracts and Bidding 101,” Township Officials of Illinois (2019)
“Freedom of Information Act & Open Meetings Act,” Transportation and Highway Engineering Conference (2019)
“Freedom of Information Act & Open Meetings Act,” IACO & IACBM Newly Elected Officials Seminar (2019)
“Complying With the Illinois Open Meetings Act,” IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2019)
“Illinois Prevailing Wage Act: Avoiding the Pitfalls,” IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2019)
“Sexual Harassment Prevention and Tips,” IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2019)
“Staying Out of Litigation: When to Require Liability Waivers,” IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference (2019)
“Case Law Update,” Heyl Royster’s Annual Governmental Holiday Seminar (2018)
“The Legal Aspects of Solar Zoning,” IACBM Solar Energy Seminar (2018)
“The Prevailing Wage Act: Staying Compliant and Dealing with Contractors,” Illinois Municipal League (2018)
“Litigation in the Context of OMA and FOIA,” Heyl Royster’s 33rd Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2018)
“Tort Immunity & Civil Rights Update,” Heyl Royster’s 33rd Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2018)
“Do You Comply with the Prevailing Wage Act?” IAPD and IPRA Soaring to New Heights Annual Conference (2018)
“Dealing with OMA and FOIA During Litigation: Staying in Front of the Issues,” Heyl Royster “Sunshine Laws” Governmental Seminar (2018)
“Prevailing Wage Act: Are you in Compliance?” 104th Annual Illinois Municipal League Conference (2017)
“Liability Issues for Public Bodies in Car Accident Cases,” Heyl Royster's 32nd Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2017)
“Get Organized,” Heyl Royster Governmental Seminar (2016)
“Freedom of Information Laws for Employers," Heyl Royster Employers' Day Seminar (2016)
“Public Duty Rule Panel/Tort Immunity,” Heyl Royster's 31st Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2016)
“Contract Considerations for Townships,” Township Officials of Illinois Annual Conference (2015)
“Introduction to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act,” IAPD/IPRA "Soaring to New Heights" Conference (2015)
“Illinois Tort Immunity Case Law Update,” Heyl Royster's 30th Annual Claims Handling Seminar (2015)
“Enforcement of Open Meetings Act,” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Chicago & Bloomington (2011)
“Pending Changes to the Freedom of Information Act,” Annual Illinois Fire Protection District Association Meeting (2009)
“Fire District Liability for Emergency Response,” IDOT (2009)
“Legal Concerns, Discussion, and Questions,” Township Highway Commissioners of Illinois Summer Seminar (2009)
“Liability for Failure to Comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,” Heyl Royster Fall Seminar for Governmental Entities (2008)
“Substantive Recreation Law,” Abraham Lincoln American Inn of Court (2008)
“FOIA,” Special Librarians Luncheon, Alliance Library System (2008)
Publications
"The Attorney-Client Relationship," chapter in Illinois Civil Practice: Opening the Case, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2015, 2023)
"Cemetery Maintenance Districts," chapter in Special Districts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2009, 2014, 2019)
"Introduction to the Open Meetings Act," chapter in Illinois Sunshine Laws, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2016)
"Contracts," chapter in Municipal Law: Contracts, Litigation and Home Rule, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2012, 2015)
"Introduction to the Open Meetings Act," chapter in Illinois' Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2011, 2013)
"The Freedom of Information Act: Change is Here," Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010)
"Illinois Tort Immunity Act Part 2," Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2010)
"Good Samaritans in California May Think Twice Before Rendering Aid to the Injured: Could the Same Happen in Illinois?" Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009)
"Legislative Update," Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009)
"The Tort Immunity Act," Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2009)
"Repairing and Restoring Private Cemeteries," Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008)
"DeSpain v. City of Collinsville and the Freedom of Information Act: What Do We Do When a Citizen Requests Our Meeting Audiotapes?" Heyl Royster Governmental Newsletter (2008)
