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Chapter 42.30 RCW

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 42.30.010Legislative declaration.
HTMLPDF 42.30.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 42.30.030Meetings declared open and public.
HTMLPDF 42.30.035Minutes—Recording of school district board of directors meetings.
HTMLPDF 42.30.040Conditions to attendance not to be required.
HTMLPDF 42.30.050Interruptions—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 42.30.060Ordinances, rules, resolutions, regulations, etc., adopted at public meetings—Notice—Secret voting prohibited.
HTMLPDF 42.30.070Times and places for meetings—Emergencies—Exception.
HTMLPDF 42.30.075Schedule of regular meetings—Publication in state register—Notice of change—"Regular" meetings defined.
HTMLPDF 42.30.077Agendas of regular meetings—Online availability.
HTMLPDF 42.30.080Special meetings.
HTMLPDF 42.30.090Adjournments.
HTMLPDF 42.30.100Continuances.
HTMLPDF 42.30.110Executive sessions.
HTMLPDF 42.30.120Violations—Personal liability—Civil penalty—Attorneys' fees and costs.
HTMLPDF 42.30.130Violations—Mandamus or injunction.
HTMLPDF 42.30.140Chapter controlling—Application.
HTMLPDF 42.30.200Governing body of recognized student association at college or university—Chapter applicability to.
HTMLPDF 42.30.205Training.
HTMLPDF 42.30.210Assistance by attorney general.
HTMLPDF 42.30.220Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.
HTMLPDF 42.30.230Declared emergencies—Remote meeting—Limits on physical attendance.
HTMLPDF 42.30.240Public comment.
HTMLPDF 42.30.250Notices soliciting public comment—Time period.
HTMLPDF 42.30.900Short title.
HTMLPDF 42.30.910Construction—1971 ex.s. c 250.

Notes:

Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 74.09.653.