GB 90, Open Meetings Act

Open Meetings Act

GB 90, 80th Session

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Basic Information:

Primary Sponsor(s):

Engler, Fabricius, and Palin

Current Status:

Enrolled

Report(s):

GO-52

Long Title:

AN ACT TO COMPEL ALL STUDENT GOVERNMENT DELIBERATIVE BODIES TO MEET IN AN OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

Consideration History:

3-21-2001 Senate:

First Reading
Referred to the Government Operations Committee by the Student Senate President

3-26-2001 Committee:

The Government Operations Committee reported the bill to Senate by consent, GO-52

4-4-2001 Senate:

Second Reading
Adopted by consent
Postponed by consent

Online Text

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GOVERNMENT BILL 90

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT TO COMPEL ALL STUDENT GOVERNMENT DELIBERATIVE BODIES TO MEET IN AN OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

Short Title: Open Meetings Act (Public)

Sponsored by: Senators Engler, Fabricius and Palin

First Reading: Version Date: March 18, 2001

Referred to: __________________________________________________________.

WHEREAS, the public bodies that administer the legislative policy-making, administrative, and advisory functions of North Carolina State University Student Government and its political subdivisions exist solely to conduct the student's business; and,

WHEREAS, it is of the utmost importance that students be allowed to witness all parts of the policy making ; now, therefore be it

ENACTED, by the North Carolina State University Student Senate that:

Section 1. Student Body Statutes Chapter 1 shall be re-titled, "Student Government Officials and Bodies."

Section 2. Student Body Statutes §1-1 shall be amended by adding,

The term "public body" refers to student legislative bodies and committees thereof, Student Body Commissions, the Elections Board, and the Wolf Aides Board of Advisors.

Section 3. Student Body Statutes Chapter 1 shall be amended by adding,

§1-5, Open Meeting Requirement

All meetings of public bodies shall be open to all North Carolina State University Students, except for the following reasons:
(1) To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential according to federal, state, or local law;
(2) To prevent premature disclosure of awards;
(3) To preserve the attorney client privilege;
(4) To consider the appointment of an individual to a non-public body.
(5) To plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations of malfeasance;
(6) As otherwise provided for by the Student Body Statutes.

Section 4. Student Body Statutes Chapter 1 shall be amended by adding:

§1-6. Public Body Meeting Records

All public bodies shall maintain records of their business so that a reasonable person would be able to gain a reasonable understanding of what transpired. These records shall be available upon the request of any student.

Section 5. This act shall be effective upon enrollment.

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