006.09.1 R2-19-4-104. Open Government Policy
AR ADC 006.09.1 R2-19-4-104Arkansas Administrative Code
Ark. Admin. Code 006.09.1 R2-19-4-104
006.09.1 R2-19-4-104. Open Government Policy
The Department of Finance and Administration-Office of Accounting conducts its business in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act as outlined below:
General
The Freedom of Information Act was adopted in 1967 to ensure that citizens are informed about the actions of the State. The law applies to any bureau, commission, or agency of the State, or any political subdivision of the State, including municipalities, counties, townships, school districts, boards of education, and all other boards, bureaus, commissions, or organizations in the State of Arkansas, except grand juries, supported wholly or in part by public funds or expending public funds. ACA § 25-19-101 et.seq.
Open Meetings
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all meetings, formal or informal, special or regular, of the governing body of a State public entity (as delineated above) shall be open to the public. Public notice of meetings must be given in advance. Alternative procedures are established for special and emergency meetings.
Executive sessions, closed to the public, are allowed only in certain limited circumstances such as when certain confidential personnel matters are being discussed. If an executive session is permissible, the person presiding over the meeting must announce the specific purpose of the executive session in public before going into session. Strict adherence to open meeting requirements is essential to an informed citizenry, maintaining credibility and trust in government. ACA § 25-19-106
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 006.09.1 R2-19-4-104, AR ADC 006.09.1 R2-19-4-104
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