What is a public meeting?
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A public meeting is any meeting conducted by a state, regional or local governing body to decide or consider any matter.
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What agencies are required to hold public meetings?
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The public meetings law applies to the governing body of any state agency, regional government, city, county, school district, special district or municipal corporation. It also applies to their subcommittees.
What are the notice requirements for public meetings?
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A governing body must give appropriate notice to inform all interested parties about the time, place and agenda of public meetings.
Can public meetings be conducted by telephone or other electronic means?
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Public meetings may be conducted electronically as long as the public has adequate notice and access.
Can members of the public be excluded from a public meeting?
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A meeting can be closed to the public if a governing body goes into Executive Sessions. Executive Session are designed to allow a public body to have confidential discussions, but all decisions must be made in public. Journalists may attend... View Article
What are the rules for keeping minutes?
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Public bodies must keep a record of their public meetings. Written minutes, audio and video recordings are acceptable. Minutes must include the members present, all motions, resolutions, votes taken and the substance of any discussion.
How does the public enforce violations of the Public Meetings Law?
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If you believe that a public body has violated the Public Meetings Law, you can file a lawsuit in Circuit Court. If you believe that a public official has violated Executive Session provisions of the law, you may file a... View Article