143-318.9. Public policy.
Whereas the public bodies that administer the legislative, policy-making, quasi-judicial, administrative, and advisory functions of North Carolina and its political subdivisions exist solely to conduct the people's business, it is the public policy of North Carolina that the hearings, deliberations, and actions of these bodies be conducted openly. (1979, c. 655, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 33C - Meetings of Public Bodies.
§ 143-318.10 - All official meetings of public bodies open to the public.
§ 143-318.11 - Closed sessions.
§ 143-318.12 - Public notice of official meetings.
§ 143-318.13 - Electronic meetings; written ballots; acting by reference.
§ 143-318.14 - Broadcasting or recording meetings.
§ 143-318.14A - Legislative commissions, committees, and standing subcommittees.
§ 143-318.16 - Injunctive relief against violations of Article.
§ 143-318.16A - Additional remedies for violations of Article.
§ 143-318.16B - Assessments and awards of attorneys' fees.
§ 143-318.16C - Accelerated hearing; priority.