Sec. 11.
(1) If a public body is not complying with this act, the attorney general, prosecuting attorney of the county in which the public body serves, or a person may commence a civil action to compel compliance or to enjoin further noncompliance with this act.
(2) An action for injunctive relief against a local public body shall be commenced in the circuit court, and venue is proper in any county in which the public body serves. An action for an injunction against a state public body shall be commenced in the circuit court and venue is proper in any county in which the public body has its principal office, or in Ingham county. If a person commences an action for injunctive relief, that person shall not be required to post security as a condition for obtaining a preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order.
(3) An action for mandamus against a public body under this act shall be commenced in the court of appeals.
(4) If a public body is not complying with this act, and a person commences a civil action against the public body for injunctive relief to compel compliance or to enjoin further noncompliance with the act and succeeds in obtaining relief in the action, the person shall recover court costs and actual attorney fees for the action.
History: 1976, Act 267, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees
Act 267 of 1976 - Open Meetings Act (15.261 - 15.275)
Section 15.264 - Public Notice of Meetings Generally; Contents; Places of Posting.
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 15.269a.added - Sound Recordings of Public Meetings.
Section 15.272 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 15.273 - Violation; Liability.