Arizona
Open Meeting Law
Formally: Arizona Open Meeting Law
Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-431 to 38-431.09
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post notice and agenda at least 24 hours before meeting (excluding Sundays and holidays) at designated location and on website
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — 2/3 vote (ARS § 38-431.02: item arising after posting may be considered by 2/3 of members present)
Public Participation
Time limits: Presiding officer may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on public comment per A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H).
Public bodies may (but are not required to) make an open call to the public during a meeting. Members may respond to criticism, ask staff to review a matter, or place matters on a future agenda, but may not take action on items raised unless specifically agendized. Bodies may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions per A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H).
Virtual Meetings
A.R.S. § 38-431 et seq. does not expressly authorize remote member participation; teleconference communications among a quorum trigger open-meeting requirements rather than authorizing hybrid meetings. Physical presence is the default rule.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all motions and votes
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.