RCW 42.30.220 Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged. (1) Public agencies are encouraged to make an audio or video recording of, or to provide an online streaming option for, all regular meetings of its governing body, and to make recordings of these meetings available online for a minimum of six months. (2) This section […]
RCW 42.30.230 Declared emergencies—Remote meeting—Limits on physical attendance. (1) If, after the declaration of an emergency by a local or state government or agency, or by the federal government, a public agency determines that it cannot hold a meeting of the governing body with members or public attendance in person with reasonable safety because of […]
RCW 42.30.240 Public comment. (1) Except in an emergency situation, the governing body of a public agency shall provide an opportunity at or before every regular meeting at which final action is taken for public comment. The public comment required under this section may be taken orally at a public meeting, or by providing an […]
RCW 42.30.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington state open public meetings act or OPMA. [ 2022 c 115 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 16.] NOTES: Findings—Intent—2022 c 115: See note following RCW 42.30.230.
RCW 42.30.910 Construction—1971 ex.s. c 250. The purposes of this chapter are hereby declared remedial and shall be liberally construed. [ 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 18.]
