Policy 204.05

Open Meetings

A gathering of a majority of board members for the purposes of a briefing, discussion of board business, formation of policy or taking formal action is a board meeting. Meetings of the board shall be conducted in a meeting open to the public unless the board is temporarily convened in a closed session.

Chance or social gatherings, attendance at or travel to conventions or workshops or other occasions when there is no discussion or action on any matter within the board’s supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power will not constitute a meeting.

Legal Reference:
Neb. Statutes 84-108-1414

Cross References:
204.06 Closed Meetings

Approved: February 10, 1992
Revised: February 12, 1996
Revised: February 14, 2005