Sec. 1. In enacting this chapter, the general assembly finds and declares that this state and its political subdivisions exist only to aid in the conduct of the business of the people of this state. It is the intent of this chapter that the official action of public agencies be conducted and taken openly, unless otherwise expressly provided by statute, in order that the people may be fully informed. The purposes of this chapter are remedial, and its provisions are to be liberally construed with the view of carrying out its policy.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.57, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.67-1987, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 14. Public Records and Public Meetings
Chapter 1.5. Public Meetings (Open Door Law)
5-14-1.5-2.1. "Public Agency"; Certain Providers Exempted
5-14-1.5-3.2. School Corporation or Charter School; Oral Public Comment
5-14-1.5-3.5. Electronic Meetings of Political Subdivisions; Statutory Authorization Required
5-14-1.5-3.6. Electronic Communications by Certain Governing Bodies
5-14-1.5-3.7. Electronic Meetings During Disaster Emergency
5-14-1.5-4. Posting Agenda; Memoranda of Meetings; Public Inspection of Minutes
5-14-1.5-5. Public Notice of Meetings
5-14-1.5-6.1. Executive Sessions
5-14-1.5-6.5. Collective Bargaining Meetings; Applicable Requirements
5-14-1.5-7. Violations; Remedies; Limitations; Costs and Fees
5-14-1.5-7.5. Civil Penalties Imposed on Public Agency, Officer, or Management Level Employee