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HB 1206 Freedom of Information Act; definition of 'meeting'.

Introduced by: Jay Katzen | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Freedom of Information Act. Includes in the definition of "meeting," gatherings of members of a public body or a subset thereof where any part of the purpose of the gathering is a public one, and whether or not such gathering was called or all members there participate. The bill sets out conditions under which agenda packets and materials shall be provided to a requesting citizen. The bill also limits to specific individuals or items, areas of discussion for which a public body may convene in executive session.


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