Chapter 241
Meetings of State and Local Agencies

Legislative declaration and intent.

Definitions.

Application of chapter

Board of Regents to establish requirements for student governments.

Meetings to be open and public

Requirements for holding meeting by teleconference or videoconference.

Designee of member of public body not allowed

Exceptions to requirement for open and public meetings

Meeting to consider character, misconduct or competence of elected member of public body or certain public officers.

Meeting to consider character, misconduct, competence or health of person or to consider appeal of results of examination: Written notice to person required

Meeting to consider administrative action against person or acquisition of real property by exercise of power of eminent domain: Written notice required

Public meetings: Minutes

Action taken in violation of chapter void.

Action by Attorney General or person denied right conferred by chapter

Complaints

Criminal and civil penalties

Absolute privilege of certain statements and testimony.

Majority of all members of public body composed solely of elected officials required to take action by vote

Authority to delegate decisions regarding litigation.

Action taken by public body to correct violation of chapter

Inclusion of item acknowledging finding by Attorney General of violation by public body on next agenda of meeting of public body