Public Body Legal Definition

Summary

Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 20, a public body is defined as any multi-member board, commission, committee, or sub-committee created by statute, ordinance, or executive order that performs a public function. A public meeting involves deliberation by a quorum of a public body. Informal citizen working groups may not fall under this definition unless officially established.

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Does a public citizen "working group" fall under the legal definition "public meeting as shown in section * of GL Chap *? All we know is that Town Mgr's created town employee working groups to assist with running the town while keeping the public out. Citizen groups in a public forum should not be conflated with a Town Mgrs right to have employee working groups.
Thank you for providing the details. To better assist you, I need to confirm whether you are referring to Rhode Island's laws or Massachusetts' laws. Could you clarify which state’s law you are inquiring about?
Massachusetss
Thank you for the clarification. Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section *:
- "Public body" includes multi-member boards, commissions, committees, or sub-committees created by statute, ordinance, or executive order.
- A "public meeting" involves deliberation by a quorum of a public body.
A citizen "working group" created informally may not fall under this definition unless established by official action. Do you need further clarification?
Does a public citizen "working group" fall under the legal definition "public meeting as shown in section * of GL Chap *?
It looks like you're interested in the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section *, not Rhode Island law. To clarify:
- A "public body" must be officially created by statute, ordinance, or executive order.
- A "public meeting" involves deliberation by a quorum of a public body.
Would you like more specific information on how these definitions might apply to your situation?
Not at this time thank you very much.
Thank you for clarifying your situation. If you have any more questions in the future or need further assistance regarding Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section *, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!
in MA not in RI ... Does a public citizen "working group" fall under the legal definition "public meeting as shown in section * of GL Chap *
Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section *:
- A "public body" must be officially created by statute, ordinance, or executive order.
- A "public meeting" involves deliberation by a quorum of a public body.
A citizen "working group" not officially established may not fall under this definition.
Would you like more details on any specific aspect?
No Thank you
You’re welcome! If you ever have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!
You as well, thank you for your help
You're welcome! If you ever need more information or have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful day!