| Open Meeting Act | |
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| 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 |
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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.