Open Meetings Archives - Sunshine In Government

Open meetings laws include exceptions for private discussions. Here is how closed sessions usually work and what safeguards often apply.

You do not have to attend in person to stay informed. Many governments now offer online ways to follow meetings.

Speaking at a public meeting can feel intimidating, but a few simple steps make it easier and more effective.

Agendas tell you what a government body plans to discuss. Knowing where to find them and how to read them makes it easier to follow local government.

Open meetings laws, often called sunshine laws, say that government bodies must do their business in public. Here is how they work.