What is Arizona Open meeting Law?

It is the public policy of this state that meetings of public bodies be conducted openly and that notices and agendas be provided for such meetings which contain such information as is reasonably necessary to inform the public of the matters to be discussed or decided.

Are executive sessions open to the public?

The public may be excluded from executive sessions. § 38-431(2) (defining “executive session” as “a gathering of a quorum of members of a public body from which the public is excluded for one or more of the reasons prescribed in section 38-431.03”).

What is considered a public meeting?

A public meeting is generally defined as a meeting in which business is conducted by a public body. This may or may not include participation by the public. A public hearing is a special type of public meeting for the purpose of the governing body accepting public comment and testimony on local legislation.

How does the open meeting law work in Arizona?

The open meeting law requires at least 24 hours notice of meetings to the members of the public body and the general public. A.R.S. § 38-431.02(C). Notice must be posted on the public body’s website, unless otherwise permitted by statute.

Where can I find public meetings in Arizona?

Arizona Public Meetings is a centralized location for state agencies, boards, and commissions to provide notice of their public meetings. Not all public bodies utilize this application.

Why are public meetings open to the public?

It is the public policy of this state that meetings of public bodies be conducted openly and that notices and agendas be provided for such meetings which contain such information as is reasonably necessary to inform the public of the matters to be discussed or decided.

Is it legal to record a conversation in Arizona?

In addition, while recording a conversation with the consent of only one party is legal in Arizona, a lawyer’s recording of a conversation without the consent of all parties may be unethical under the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. See State Bar of Arizona Ethics Opinions 75-13, 95-03.