Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
§ 11: notice of council meetings must be given at least 3 clear days before the meeting. Notice must be posted at the municipal office, on the municipality's website (if any), and in any other manner determined by council bylaw. The notice must state the date, time, place, and general nature of the business to be considered.
Public Participation
§ 10: council meetings are open to the public. The Act does not mandate public comment periods at regular council meetings.
Virtual Meetings
The Act was amended to permit electronic participation by council members. Council may adopt procedures authorizing remote attendance by members; members participating electronically may count toward quorum.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: § 14: the clerk must prepare minutes of each council meeting recording all resolutions and decisions. Minutes must be adopted by council at a subsequent meeting and are available for public inspection.
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)