Does the Open Meeting Law require the governing body of a public agency to accept public comments and testimony during meetings?
No. While other statutes, such as the Local Planning Act, may require the solicitation of public comments, the Open Meeting Law does not expressly require the opportunity for public comment. See Coalition for Responsible Government v. Bonner County, First Judicial District, Bonner County Case No. CV-97-00107 (May 15, 1997) (on file with the Office of the Attorney General).
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Does the Open Meeting Law require the governing body of a public agency to accept public comments and testimony during meetings?