303 Advanced Notice of Times and Places, 25 O.S. 1969), Sec. 3827), Sec. (b) The governing board of a health maintenance organization created under Section 281.0515, Health and Safety Code, that is subject to this chapter is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate information described by Subsection (a). (b) For purposes of Subsection (a), "items of community interest" includes: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; (4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; (5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 471), Sec. 3, eff. (a) The presiding officer of a governmental body, or the member of a governmental body who calls an emergency meeting of the governmental body or adds an emergency item to the agenda of a meeting of the governmental body, shall notify the news media of the emergency meeting or emergency item as required by this section. 405, Sec. 18.23, eff. 1, eff. 1, eff. DEFINITIONS. 268, Sec. Updated guidance on holding meetings pursuant to the Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures, Mass. Sept. 1, 1993. The OMA requires public bodies to give advance notice of public meetings, to make all decisions at meetings open to the public, and to keep minutes of each meeting, which are public records open to public inspection. 560 (S.B. 2, eff. 286), Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A communication or exchange of information between members of a governmental body about public business or public policy over which the governmental body has supervision or control does not constitute a meeting or deliberation for purposes of this chapter if: (2) the writing is posted to an online message board or similar Internet application that is viewable and searchable by the public; and. 11.013, eff. June 14, 2013. Renumbered from Sec. Sec. of all their closed meetings in the form of an audio or video. Schedule of regular meetings Publication in state register Notice of change "Regular . (A) a deliberation between a quorum of a governmental body, or between a quorum of a governmental body and another person, during which public business or public policy over which the governmental body has supervision or control is discussed or considered or during which the governmental body takes formal action; or. 87 (S.B. their meetings, whether open or closed, and a verbatim record. (g) A certificate of course completion is admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution under this chapter. 2, eff. September 1, 2013. INVESTIGATION; EXCLUSION OF WITNESS FROM HEARING. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (b) Notwithstanding Section 551.103(a), the commission must make a recording of the proceedings of a closed meeting held under this section. (c) The presiding officer or member shall give the notice by telephone, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail at least one hour before the meeting is convened. This chapter does not require a school board operating under a consultation agreement authorized by Section 13.901, Education Code, to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in a consultation with a representative of an employee group. 1, eff. 2, eff. 551.130. Stat. 551.075. The Handy Guide To Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, pdf summarizes California law governing all "state" boards and commissions. (2) the governing board of an institution of higher education. 809 (H.B. (g) The authority provided by this section is in addition to the authority provided by Section 551.125. (2) either provide notice of each meeting to the county clerk of each county in which the district or political subdivision is located or post notice of each meeting on the district's or political subdivision's Internet website. 551.022. 302 Open Meeting Act Public Policy, 25 O.S. May 18, 2013. 471), Sec. 551.004. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. ( Civ. (a) In this section, "board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 1078 (H.B. 645 (S.B. SUBCHAPTER D. EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENT THAT MEETINGS BE OPEN. 647, Sec. September 1, 2005. school district made a good faith attempt to comply with the posting requirements. 342 (H.B. (b) The notice shall be by telephone, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail. (b) The governing board of a general academic teaching institution or of a university system that includes one or more component general academic teaching institutions, for any regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board for which notice is required under this chapter, shall: (1) post as early as practicable in advance of the meeting on the Internet website of the institution or university system, as applicable, any written agenda and related supplemental written materials provided to the governing board members in advance of the meeting by the institution or system for the members' use during the meeting; (2) broadcast the meeting, other than any portions of the meeting closed to the public as authorized by law, over the Internet in the manner prescribed by Section 551.128; and. 87 (S.B. These protocols aim to ensure continuity of government operations and transparency in conducting public business when an emergency requires a governing body meeting to chance meetings. (b) A governmental body that is prevented from convening an open meeting that was otherwise properly posted under Section 551.041 because of a catastrophe may convene the meeting in a convenient location within 72 hours pursuant to Section 551.045 if the action is taken in good faith and not to circumvent this chapter. (b) A meeting held by telephone conference call authorized by this section may be held only if a quorum of the governing board is physically present at the location where meetings of the board are usually held. Sept. 1, 1993. See the Events page for upcoming Sunshine Laws Training Sessions. (a) A member of a governmental body commits an offense if the member participates in a closed meeting of the governmental body knowing that a certified agenda of the closed meeting is not being kept or that a recording of the closed meeting is not being made. 1343), Sec. CERTAIN SCHOOL BOARDS; CLOSED MEETING REGARDING CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF EMPLOYEE GROUP. September 1, 2011. The Open Meetings Act does not set out all procedures applicable to meetings of governmental bodies. (e) This section expires September 1, 2027. (a) This section applies only to the commissioners court of a county: (1) for which the governor has issued an executive order or proclamation declaring a state of disaster or a state of emergency; and. ATTENDANCE BY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OR AGENCY MEETING. (b) A meeting held by telephone conference call may be held only if: (1) an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 of this chapter; and, (2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governmental body is difficult or impossible; or. The Office of the New Mexico Attorney General regularly conducts educational presentations on these Sunshine Laws throughout the state. 551.145. 87 (S.B. (d) A suit filed by the attorney general under Subsection (c) must be filed in a district court of Travis County. 551.1283. 1, eff. (c) In this section, "Texas growth fund" means the fund created by Section 70, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The Texas Board of Criminal Justice may hold an open or closed emergency meeting by telephone conference call. In this subsection, "directory information" has the meaning assigned by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 7, Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1993. (a) This chapter does not require a school board to conduct an open meeting to deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation. The Texas Open Meetings Act now allows for members of a governmental body to attend a public meeting via a video conference call. 551.085. SCHOOL CHILDREN; SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; DISCIPLINARY MATTER OR COMPLAINT. 4, eff. Though the trainings are offered at NO CHARGE, we do ask that you RSVP to Heather Sandoval at roadshows@nmag.gov or by telephone at (505) 717-3581. The purpose for a public meeting is to allow the public to observe the affairs of government, which may not include obtaining citizen input. 13, eff. 551.088. 471), Sec. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 42.30.060. (b) The presiding officer shall certify that an agenda kept under Subsection (a) is a true and correct record of the proceedings. Sec. 314 Violations Misdemeanor Penalty, Oklahoma Department of Libraries Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. September 1, 2007. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (1) authorize the members of a governmental body to conduct a meeting of the governmental body by telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the Internet; or. 551.0726. 1127 (S.B. COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL BODY: PLACE OF POSTING NOTICE. 2, eff. Sec. 1, eff. Sec. (b-4) A governmental body described by Subsection (b-1) shall: (1) make the archived recording of each meeting to which Subsection (b-1) applies available on the Internet not later than seven days after the date the recording was made; and. Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. 1613), Sec. In addition, a meeting held by video conference call shall: (1) be visible and audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting; (2) be recorded by audio and video; and. 7, eff. (e) For purposes of Subsection (d), an attorney who receives compensation for legal services performed, from which employment taxes are deducted by the governmental body, is an employee of the governmental body. (d) The validity of a posted notice of a meeting or an agenda by a governmental body or economic development corporation subject to this section that made a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of this section is not affected by a failure to comply with a requirement of this section that is due to a technical problem beyond the control of the governmental body or economic development corporation. MEDICAL BOARD OR MEDICAL COMMITTEE. 1640), Sec. Delaware Open Meetings Law. 1, eff. on the agenda. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, all meetings shall be open to the public. 1, eff. (2) an agenda item listed on a notice of the meeting before the supplemental notice was posted. (b) The governing body of the association, a committee of the association, and members of the governing body or of a committee of the association are subject to this chapter in the same manner as the governing body of a governmental body, a committee of a governmental body, and members of the governing body or of a committee of the governmental body. (d) The telephone conference call meeting is subject to the notice requirements applicable to other meetings. 258 (S.B. 87 (S.B. (d) If a governmental body removes from the online message board or similar Internet application a communication that has been posted for at least 30 days, the governmental body shall maintain the posting for a period of six years. (a) All public bodies shall keep written minutes of all. The attorney general shall attempt to coordinate the training required by this section with training required by other law to the extent practicable. 551.121. September 1, 2007. (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 1, eff. 1, eff. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sec. Sec. (c) To the extent practicable under the circumstances, the commissioners court shall provide reasonable public notice of a meeting under this section and if the meeting is an open meeting allow members of the public and the press to observe the meeting. (a) In this section, "general academic teaching institution" and "university system" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. If the problem is not resolved in six hours or less, the meeting must be adjourned. See, e.g., 89 However, any additional procedure that a governmental body adopts for the conduct of its meetings must be consistent with the Open Meetings Act. (a) The governing body of a water district or other district or political subdivision that extends into four or more counties shall: (1) post notice of each meeting at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the district or political subdivision; (2) provide notice of each meeting to the secretary of state; and. 1, eff. In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider whether the action was brought in good faith and whether the conduct of the governmental body had a reasonable basis in law. Michigan's Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation. MEETING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. In this chapter: (1) "Closed meeting" means a meeting to which the public does not have access. (a) A governmental body shall preserve the certified agenda or recording of a closed meeting for at least two years after the date of the meeting. May 23, 2015. Sept. 1, 1995. (2) create an exception to the application of this subchapter. Sec. If I am ordered to leave (or forbidden to enter) this meeting, I ask that you advise me of the statutory authority for your action. 228), Sec. Sept. 1, 1993. 2278), Sec. June 17, 2005. Closing a Meeting Public bodies must follow certain requirements when closing a meeting. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) A governmental body shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the body regarding an item on an agenda for an open meeting of the body to address the body regarding the item at the meeting before or during the body's consideration of the item. Attorney General, regarding St. 2022, c.107, which extended the remote meeting provisions of COVID-19 Order #1 to March 31, 2023. 551.048. (b) The commissioner of insurance may deliberate and determine the appropriate action to be taken concerning the solvency of a person regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance in a closed meeting with persons in one or more of the following categories: (1) staff of the Texas Department of Insurance; (3) representatives of a regulated person; or. June 17, 2011. (d) Subsection (a) does not apply to a consultation with an attorney who is an employee of the governmental body. 551.0725. A final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a closed meeting under this chapter may only be made in an open meeting that is held in compliance with the notice provisions of this chapter. 1296), Sec. Sec. (c) The following governmental bodies and economic development corporations must also concurrently post the agenda for the meeting on the Internet website of the governmental body or economic development corporation: (1) a municipality with a population of 48,000 or more; (2) a county with a population of 65,000 or more; (3) a school district that contains all or part of the area within the corporate boundaries of a municipality with a population of 48,000 or more; (4) the governing body of a junior college district, including a district that has changed its name in accordance with Chapter 130, Education Code, that contains all or part of the area within the corporate boundaries of a municipality with a population of 48,000 or more; (5) a development corporation organized under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code) that was created by or for: (A) a municipality with a population of 48,000 or more; or, (B) a county or district that contains all or part of the area within the corporate boundaries of a municipality with a population of 48,000 or more; and. This brochure is intended to help you and other Kansans understand the basic requirements of the Open Records Act and the Open Meetings Act. (3) recorded and made available to the public in an online archive located on the Internet website of the entity holding the meeting. (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. 1, eff. 471), Sec. On July 16, 2022, Governor Baker signed into law An Act Relative to Extending Certain State of Emergency Accommodations, which, among other things, extends the expiration of the provisions pertaining to the Open Meeting Law to March 31, 2023. This section does not apply to a governmental body described by Section 551.001(3)(D). 3.10, eff. September 1, 2007. Oldham v. Drummond Bd. 551.046. 20 (S.B. COMMISSIONERS COURTS: DELIBERATION REGARDING DISASTER OR EMERGENCY. (7) "Recording" means a tangible medium on which audio or a combination of audio and video is recorded, including a disc, tape, wire, film, electronic storage drive, or other medium now existing or later developed. The face of each participant in the videoconference call, while that participant is speaking, shall be clearly visible, and the voice audible, to each other participant and, during the open portion of the meeting, to the members of the public in attendance at the physical location described by Subsection (e) and at any other location of the meeting that is open to the public. 471), Sec. 690), Sec. (2) agreed to reimburse the governmental body for the cost of providing the special notice. September 1, 2007. 3827), Sec. Short . A school district shall post notice of each meeting on a bulletin board at a place convenient to the public in the central administrative office of the district. 551.001. May 18, 2013. (c) Subsection (b)(1) does not apply to written materials that the general counsel or other appropriate attorney for the district certifies are confidential or may be withheld from public disclosure under Chapter 552. Sections 301-314) requires all public bodies to file advance notice of regularly scheduled and special meetings with the Secretary of State, as well as advance notice of changes in date, time, or location of regularly scheduled meetings. 628, Sec. (1) the Texas Department of Insurance, as regards proceedings and activities under Title 5, Labor Code, of the department, the commissioner of insurance, or the commissioner of workers' compensation; or. The Robert's Rules of Order website . TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) A governmental body shall prepare and keep minutes or make a recording of each open meeting of the body. 158, Sec. 52-4-201 Meetings open to the public -- Exceptions. Sept. 1, 1999. The office of the attorney general may provide the training and may also approve any acceptable course of training offered by a governmental body or other entity. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) The presiding officer or member is required to notify only those members of the news media that have previously: (1) filed at the headquarters of the governmental body a request containing all pertinent information for the special notice; and. For a meeting of the governing board of a university system, the notice must specify as the location of the meeting the board's conference room at the university system office. Aug. 30, 1999. Sept. 1, 1993. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act." Each board has essentially three duties under the Open Meeting Act. 551.084. January 1, 2016. 87 (S.B. (2) the attorney advising the commission issues a written determination finding that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the state in negotiations with a third person and setting forth that finding therein. (2) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Open Meeting Act Made Easy is a handbook in a question and answer format that covers the most frequently asked questions about the Texas Open Meetings Act ("the Act"). Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1093), Sec. (d) A person who is designated or authorized to post notice of a meeting by a governmental body under this subchapter shall post the notice taking at face value the governmental body's stated reason for the emergency or urgent public necessity. 283), Sec. 2668), Sec. 1, eff. 11, eff. 2, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. The Open Meeting Law requires public bodies to follow certain rules when conducting business in meetings. INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or. 685 (H.B. 2, eff. Why is the law's coverage limited in this way? 622, Sec. 1007 (H.B. (b) This chapter does not prohibit the governing board of an institution of higher education, the Board for Lease of University Lands, or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board from holding an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call. How do I protect myself from identity theft? January 1, 2006. 551.086. After completing the training course, you may print your certificate. ADDITIONAL POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICTS, DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES, AND JOINT BOARDS. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. (a) The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting, except as provided by Sections 551.044-551.046. Sec. 551.023. 8-44-103. 36 (S.B. 494), Sec. Under KRS 15.257(1), the Office of the Attorney General distributes this written information to assist the public in understanding the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts, and public officials in (a) This section applies only to a governmental body or economic development corporation that maintains an Internet website or for which an Internet website is maintained. (a-1) A member or employee of a governmental body may participate remotely in a meeting of the governmental body by means of a videoconference call if the video and audio feed of the member's or employee's participation, as applicable, is broadcast live at the meeting and complies with the provisions of this section. If an open meeting is continued to the following regular business day and, on that following day, the governmental body continues the meeting to another day, the governmental body must give written notice as required by this subchapter of the meeting continued to that other day. PROHIBITED SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS; OFFENSE; PENALTY. 551.090. (2) knew at the time the member engaged in the communication that the series of communications: (A) involved or would involve a quorum; and. 462 (S.B. September 1, 2019. 1, eff. 1613), Sec. Sec. The purpose of the presentation is to educate and assist New Mexicans regarding the importance of transparency and compliance, as well as the rights of the public under New Mexicos Sunshine Laws, the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). SUBCHAPTER G. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES; CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS. 494), Sec. 925, Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. (M) a board of directors of a reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code. (3) either provide notice of each meeting to the county clerk of the county in which the administrative office of the district or political subdivision is located or post notice of each meeting on the district's or political subdivision's Internet website. May 18, 2013. 679), Sec. June 14, 2013. 1233), Sec. 551.087. 3, eff. The attorney general shall ensure that at least one course of training approved or provided by the attorney general is available on videotape or a functionally similar and widely available medium at no cost. (3) may grant legal or equitable relief it considers appropriate, including an order that the governmental body make available to the public the certified agenda or recording of any part of a meeting that was required to be open under this chapter. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Special Meetings 20 3. 551.125. MINUTES AND RECORDINGS OF OPEN MEETING: PUBLIC RECORD. If not, the meeting must be treated as a special meeting, and all of the limitations and requirements for special meetings apply. 1667), Sec. 1046), Sec. (2) to hear a complaint or charge against a member of an advisory body. Sec. 1, eff. 45, eff. PERSONNEL MATTERS AFFECTING COUNTY ADVISORY BODY; CLOSED MEETING. (b) In litigation in a district court involving an alleged violation of this chapter, the court: (1) is entitled to make an in camera inspection of the certified agenda or recording; (2) may admit all or part of the certified agenda or recording as evidence, on entry of a final judgment; and. (a) The governing body of a water district or other district or political subdivision that extends into fewer than four counties shall: (1) post notice of each meeting at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the district or political subdivision; and. (a) An interested person, including a member of the news media, may bring an action by mandamus or injunction to stop, prevent, or reverse a violation or threatened violation of this chapter by members of a governmental body. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 679), Sec. 161 (S.B. How do I get information on registered charities? The vote of a member of the board who participates in a board or board committee meeting by telephone conference call is counted for the purpose of determining the number of votes cast on a motion or other proposition before the board or board committee. 551.0785. Governor's Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting law, G.L. 471), Sec. 304 Definitions used in Open Meeting Act 25 O.S. June 17, 2011. Section 1232g), as amended. 551.056. Sec. 925 (S.B. 2, eff. 462 (S.B. Office of the Attorney General Initiatives | Office of the Attorney General 1, eff. September 1, 2007. - is an important government transparency law that promotes the public's right to have their voice heard on the issues they care about. 551.122. (b) A meeting may be held by videoconference call only if a quorum of the governmental body is physically present at one location of the meeting, except as provided by Subsection (c). Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. of Ed., 1975 OK 147, 542 P.2d 1309. . Sec. 11), Sec. (7) a joint board created under Section 22.074, Transportation Code. This chapter does not require an agency financed entirely by federal money to conduct an open meeting. 551.124. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 3, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. BASIC PROVISION At the time of an open meeting, a public body is not required to disseminate or Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 551.072. 87 (S.B. 1367 (H.B. September 1, 2005. 471), Sec. 1084, Sec. 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