RCW 42.30.030
Meetings declared open and public.
(1) All meetings of the governing body of a public agency shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the governing body of a public agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(2) Public agencies are encouraged to provide for the increased ability of the public to observe and participate in the meetings of governing bodies through real-time telephonic, electronic, internet, or other readily available means of remote access that do not require an additional cost to access the meeting.
[ 2022 c 115 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 115: See note following RCW 42.30.230.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies
Chapter 42.30 - Open Public Meetings Act.
42.30.010 - Legislative declaration.
42.30.030 - Meetings declared open and public.
42.30.040 - Conditions to attendance not to be required.
42.30.050 - Interruptions—Procedure.
42.30.070 - Times and places for meetings—Emergencies—Exception.
42.30.077 - Agendas of regular meetings—Online availability.
42.30.110 - Executive sessions.
42.30.120 - Violations—Personal liability—Civil penalty—Attorneys' fees and costs.
42.30.130 - Violations—Mandamus or injunction.
42.30.140 - Chapter controlling—Application.
42.30.210 - Assistance by attorney general.
42.30.220 - Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.
42.30.230 - Declared emergencies—Remote meeting—Limits on physical attendance.