This chapter of the Iowa Code establishes the requirements for open meetings of governmental bodies, ensuring that the public has access to the decision-making process. The chapter defines what constitutes a governmental body, a meeting, and an open session, and outlines the procedures for conducting meetings, including notice requirements and the rules for closed sessions.
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Open Meetings
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This chapter of the Iowa Code establishes the requirements for open meetings of governmental bodies, ensuring that the public has access to the decision-making process. The chapter defines what constitutes a governmental body, a meeting, and an open session, and outlines the procedures for conducting meetings, including notice requirements and the rules for closed sessions.