Additional Resources

Montana Association of Counties White Paper on Open Meetings

This 2-page document is provided to:

give county elected officials an outline of the laws and requirements surrounding open meetings and public participation.  

It specifically addresses a scenario where an accidental quorum is present at an event that was not noticed to the public.

Open Meetings and the Right to Participate

This presentation by Dan Clark from the MSU Local Government Center highlights why open meetings are essential to governance for any public body.

Next Up: Open Meeting Law Knowledge Check