Reading Room Document
Federal City Council.
The document addresses the question of whether the Council in question is a private or public body. It concludes that the Council is a private organization made up of volunteer members from the private sector, founded in 1954 to address metropolitan area problems. The document also mentions the adoption of a policy to invite federal officials to serve in an advisory capacity. The questions presented for review include the nature of the Council as a private or public body, as well as the involvement of federal officials in an advisory role.
The OLC's Opinions
Opinions published by the OLC, including those released in response to our FOIA lawsuit