Georgia’s Open Meetings Act requires most meetings of state and local government bodies to be open to the public. The law is designed to promote transparency by giving residents the opportunity to observe how public decisions are discussed and made.
It is one of two laws defining requirements of governments in Georgia for transparency. The other is the Open Records Act.
FAQ about the Open Meetings Act and the Open Records Act follow this link to the Georgia Attorney General’s website.
What is Georgia’s Open Meetings Act?
The Georgia Open Meetings Act is a state law that says meetings of government agencies, boards, commissions and other public bodies generally must be open to the public. It also requires advance notice of meetings and, in most cases, meeting agendas and minutes…