Overview. The Washington Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), codified in chapter 42.30 RCW, requires that all meetings of governing bodies of public agencies, including cities, counties, …

Any person who wins a lawsuit against an agency for a violation of the OPMA will be awarded all costs, including attorney fees, incurred in connection with that legal action (RCW 42.30.120(2). …

2022年3月24日 · This blog post was updated several times after publication (most recently on March 30) to clarify effective dates, what the OPMA defines as a "governing body," how public …

OPMA plaintiffs. OPMA violations can also lead to a loss of public trust in the agency’s commitment to open government. DISCLAIMER: These practice tips are meant to provide …

6 天之前 · The OPMA applies to the Washington Association of County Officials. West v. Wash. Ass'n of County Officials (2011) – The application of the OPMA to any "other state agency …

The OPMA also applies to any “subagency” of a city, county, or special purpose district,3 because the definition of “public agency,” per RCW 42.30.020(1)(c), includes: Any subagency of a …

2024年3月12日 · However, if, while at the training the quorum of councilmembers discusses city business, that would be a violation of the OPMA. In RCW 42.30.020 (3) “action” is defined …

MRSC partners with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to produce two free e-learning courses for city and town councilmembers and mayors, one dealing with the Public Records …

2024年11月21日 · Advisory Boards and the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) applies to "governing bodies" of public agencies, defined in RCW …

3 天之前 · PRA and OPMA E-Learning for City/Town Elected Officials MRSC partners with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to produce two free e-learning courses for city and …