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Jun 30, 2023 · The Act. The Open Meetings Act (OMA) is 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 through 15.275. The OMA took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1. Nothing in the OMA prohibits a public body from adopting an ...
The Act – the Open Meetings Act (OMA) is 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 through 15.275. The. OMA took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1.
The People of the State of Michigan enact: 15.261 Short title; effect of act on certain charter provisions, ordinances, or resolutions. Sec. 1. (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Open meetings act". (2) This act shall supersede all local charter provisions, ordinances, or resolutions which relate to
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Administrative Guide to State Government Page 1 of 4 Procedure: 2410.02 Open Meetings Act State of Michigan Administrative Guide to State Government 2410.02 Open Meetings Act Issued: January 1, 1994 Revised: May 2, 2012 PURPOSE To ensure consistent application of the requirements of the Act. APPLICATION Executive Branch Departments and Sub-units.
As comprehensive as it is, the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261, et seq., is surprisingly short and clear. It is available for free on the Michigan Legislature’s website: www.legislature.mi.gov. So there’s no excuse—every board member should be familiar with the OMA and comfortable with how it works in practice.
Mar 11, 2015 · The Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 125.3101 et seq., enhances a resident’s right to know what is going on in government by requiring public body meetings to be open to the public. These are meetings at which elected, non-elected officials, and others make government decisions. Michigan State University Extension holds trainings on the Open ...
