- Oklahoma Open Meeting Act
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Open Meeting Act Full title Oklahoma Open Meeting Act Effective October 1, 1977 Purpose Purpose Requires that meetings of state and local boards, commissions, and other bodies must be open to the public and that all meetings must be conducted according to a posted agenda. Citations State Law 25 O.S. Section 301 Codification Title(s) amended Title 25 (Definitions and General Provisions) Oklahoma Code sections created Sections 301 - 314 Legislative history - Introduced in the as by on
- Committee consideration by:
- Passed the House of Representatives on ()
- Passed the Senate on ()
- Signed into law by Governor David L. Boren on June 1, 1977
Major amendments
The Oklahoma Open Meeting Act (25 O.S. Sections 301 - 314) is an Oklahoma state law that requires all meetings of public bodies (state and local boards and commissions) must be open to the public and that the public must be give advance public notice of such meetings. Such notice must include the specific time, place, and purpose of the meeting. Together with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, the Act serves to encourage the public to participate in and understand the governmental processes and governmental problems throughout the State.The Oklahoma Open Meeting Act was signed into law by Governor David L. Boren on June 1, 1977.
See also
- Freedom of Information Act (United States)
- Oklahoma Open Records Act
External links
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- 1977 in law
- Freedom of information legislation
- 1977 in Oklahoma
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