Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 267 of 1976 - Open Meetings Act (15.261 - 15.275)
Section 15.269a.added - Sound Recordings of Public Meetings.

***** 15.269a.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
Sec. 9a.
(1) Every meeting of a public body that is a state licensing board, state commission panel, or state rule-making board, except a meeting or part of a meeting held in closed session, must be recorded in a manner that allows for the capture of sound, including, without limitation, in any of the following formats:
(a) A sound-only recording.
(b) A video recording with sound and picture.
(c) A digital or analog broadcast capable of being recorded.
(2) A recording required under subsection (1) must be maintained for a minimum of 1 year from the date of the meeting in a format that can be reproduced upon a request under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
History: Add. 2022, Act 63, Eff. (sine die)

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees

Act 267 of 1976 - Open Meetings Act (15.261 - 15.275)

Section 15.261 - Short Title; Effect of Act on Certain Charter Provisions, Ordinances, or Resolutions.

Section 15.262 - Definitions.

Section 15.263 - Meetings, Decisions, and Deliberations of Public Body; Requirements; Attending or Addressing Meeting of Public Body; Covid-19 Safety Measures; Tape-Recording, Videotaping, Broadcasting, and Telecasting Proceedings; Accommodation of A...

Section 15.263a - Electronic Public Meetings; Telephonic or Video Conferencing; "Agricultural Commodity Group" Defined; Permissibility Under Certain Circumstances; 2-Way Communication Required; Advance Notice of Electronic Meetings; Availability of A...

Section 15.264 - Public Notice of Meetings Generally; Contents; Places of Posting.

Section 15.265 - Public Notice of Regular Meetings, Change in Schedule of Regular Meetings, Rescheduled Regular Meetings, or Special Meetings; Posting; Statement of Date, Time, and Place; Website; Recess or Adjournment; Emergency Sessions; Emergency...

Section 15.266 - Providing Copies of Public Notice on Written Request; Fee.

Section 15.267 - Closed Sessions; Roll Call Vote; Separate Set of Minutes.

Section 15.268 - Closed Sessions; Permissible Purposes; Applicability to Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Section 15.269 - Minutes.

Section 15.269a.added - Sound Recordings of Public Meetings.

Section 15.270 - Decisions of Public Body; Presumption; Civil Action to Invalidate; Jurisdiction; Venue; Reenactment of Disputed Decision.

Section 15.271 - Civil Action to Compel Compliance or Enjoin Noncompliance; Commencement; Venue; Security Not Required; Commencement of Action for Mandamus; Court Costs and Attorney Fees.

Section 15.272 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Section 15.273 - Violation; Liability.

Section 15.273a - Selection of President by Governing Board of Higher Education Institution; Violation; Civil Fine.

Section 15.274 - Repeal of MCL 15.251 to 15.253.

Section 15.275 - Effective Date.