Sunshine Advisories - Page 5
The Attorney General’s “Sunshine Advisories” discuss basic requirements and application of Iowa's "sunshine" laws. The state's sunshine laws include the Open Meetings Law (Iowa Code Chapter 21) and Public Records Law (Iowa Code Chapter 22).
The advisories are a resource for citizens as well as local governmental employees and officials. Local governmental employees or officials should obtain legal advice from their counsel, such as the city or county attorney.
Each advisory lists the date it was first published and last updated.
Closed Sessions: Who's Left Inside When the Doors Close?
Updated December 1, 2014
“All in Favor, Say Aye...”
Updated December 1, 2014
Governmental bodies should conduct votes in a manner that ensures the public is informed and officials are accountable.
When Are Public Records Available for Examination and Copying?
Updated December 1, 2014
Counting Heads at a Public Meeting: How Many Officials are Needed for a Quorum?
Updated December 1, 2014
Who Has Access to Personal Information Citizens Provide to State Agencies?
Updated December 1, 2014
So, You Want to Work for the Government . . . ?
Updated December 1, 2014
Recording What Goes on Behind Closed Doors
Updated December 1, 2014
Are Advisory Bodies Subject to Iowa's Open Meetings Law?
Updated December 1, 2014
Access to Personnel Records of Public Employees: What's Open? What's Not?
Updated December 1, 2014
Rules of Conduct for Open Meetings: Tips to Strengthen Citizen Participation
Updated December 1, 2014
Under Iowa's Open Meetings Law, public bodies must post and provide agendas in advance. Citizens have the legal right to attend, observe, listen, use cameras, and use recording devices at open sessions of all meetings conducted by a governmental body.
