§ 702. Legislative findings and declaration.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds that the right of the public to be present at all meetings of agencies and to witness the deliberation, policy formulation and decisionmaking of agencies is vital to the enhancement and proper functioning of the democratic process and that secrecy in public affairs undermines the faith of the public in government and the public's effectiveness in fulfilling its role in a democratic society.
(b) Declarations.--The General Assembly hereby declares it to be the public policy of this Commonwealth to insure the right of its citizens to have notice of and the right to attend all meetings of agencies at which any agency business is discussed or acted upon as provided in this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 701 - Short title of chapter
Section 702 - Legislative findings and declaration
Section 705 - Recording of votes
Section 706 - Minutes of meetings, public records and recording of meetings
Section 707 - Exceptions to open meetings
Section 708 - Executive sessions
Section 710 - Rules and regulations for conduct of meetings
Section 710.1 - Public participation
Section 711 - Use of equipment during meetings
Section 712 - General Assembly meetings covered
Section 712.1 - Notification of agency business required and exceptions
Section 713 - Business transacted at unauthorized meeting void
Section 715 - Jurisdiction and venue of judicial proceedings