Open Meetings Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows public participation in meetings
gptkbp:amended_by multiple times since enactment
gptkbp:applies_to government agencies
gptkbp:can_lead_to legal challenges for non-compliance
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkb:1976
gptkbp:enforces state attorneys general
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Open Meetings Act
gptkbp:includes requirements for minutes of meetings
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain discussions such as personnel matters
gptkbp:is_aimed_at enhancing civic engagement
gptkbp:is_challenged_by privacy concerns
political interests
state courts
gptkbp:is_cited_in court cases regarding open government
gptkbp:is_considered a cornerstone of democracy
a public right
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:government_agency
lack of enforcement mechanisms
vagueness in language
gptkbp:is_designed_to prevent secret meetings
gptkbp:is_discussed_in legal scholars
academic literature
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by research studies
government audits
gptkbp:is_implemented_in state regulations
state legislatures
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
technological advancements
gptkbp:is_linked_to public accountability
gptkbp:is_monitored_by watchdog organizations
gptkbp:is_part_of public policy discussions
government accountability measures
government reform initiatives
sunshine laws
state governance frameworks
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:political_movement
public awareness campaigns
transparency initiatives
gptkbp:is_referenced_in legislative debates
government training materials
gptkbp:is_related_to public trust in government
gptkbp:is_similar_to open records laws
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:newspaper
community organizations
activist groups
transparency advocates
gptkbp:is_used_in local government meetings
gptkbp:is_used_to hold public officials accountable
gptkbp:promotes transparency in government
gptkbp:purpose to ensure public access to meetings of government bodies
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Freedom_of_Information_Act
gptkbp:requires advance notice of meetings
public notice of agenda items
gptkbp:state state-specific laws
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Maryland_Assembly
gptkb:South_Carolina_Legislature
gptkb:Houston_City_Council
gptkb:Albuquerque_City_Council
gptkb:North_Chicago_City_Council
gptkb:Ohio_Legislature
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5