Do all public officials have to receive training on the Open Meetings Act?
Generally yes. The Open Meetings Act training requirement applies to all elected or appointed officials who routinely participate in meetings subject to that law as part of their regular duties; this includes most officials. However, the law recognizes that some public officials do not conduct business in meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act. These might include, for example, law enforcement officials, auditors, or county clerks. These types of officials will not be required to complete training in the Open Meetings Act. If you are unsure if the Open Meetings Act training requirements apply to you, you should consult your county or district attorney, or call the Attorney General’s Open Government Hotline at 1-877-OPEN-TEX (1-877-673-6839).
