21.1 Intent — declaration of policy.
This chapter seeks to assure, through a requirement of open meetings of governmental bodies, that the basis and rationale of governmental decisions, as well as those decisions themselves, are easily accessible to the people. Ambiguity in the construction or application of this chapter should be resolved in favor of openness.
[C79, 81, §28A.1]
C85, §21.1
Structure Iowa Code
Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT
Chapter 21 - OFFICIAL MEETINGS OPEN TO PUBLIC (OPEN MEETINGS)
Section 21.1 - Intent — declaration of policy.
Section 21.3 - Meetings of governmental bodies.
Section 21.5 - Closed session.
Section 21.7 - Rules of conduct at meetings.
Section 21.8 - Electronic meetings.
Section 21.9 - Employment conditions discussed.