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Open meeting laws, also called sunshine laws, require that, with notable exceptions, most meetings of federal and state government agencies and regulatory bodies be open to the public, along with their decisions and records.
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the open meeting law. Answers are categorized by topic. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us at 617-963-2540 or at openmeeting@state.ma.
A public meeting refers to a meeting that is open to the public. A public hearing is open to the public but is regarding a specific proposal/project.
The Open Meeting Law requires that most meetings of public bodies be held in public, and it establishes rules that public bodies must follow in the creation and maintenance of records relating to those meetings.
Every corporation authorized to transact business in the commonwealth MUST file an annual report with the Corporations Division within two and one half (2½) months after the close of the corporation's fiscal year end. M.G.L.A.
(1) All official meetings of any public body, unless otherwise provided in this chapter or in the Constitutions of the United States of America or the State of Mississippi, are declared to be public meetings and shall be open to the public at all times unless declared an executive session as provided in Section 25-41-7 ...
Under the Open Meeting Law, the public is permitted to attend meetings of public bodies but is excluded from an executive session that is called for a valid purpose listed in the law. While the public is permitted to attend an open meeting, an individual may not address the public body without permission of the chair.
They involve the gathering of government officials, and often, they both include the input of citizens. The main difference, however, is that hearings require public input.
Public meetings are held to engage a wide audience in information sharing and discussion. They can be used to increase awareness of an issue or proposal, and can be a starting point for, or an ongoing means of engaging, further public involvement. When done well, they help build a feeling of community.