Louisiana § RS 42:12 - Public policy for open meetings; liberal construction
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§ RS 42:12. Public policy for open meetings; liberal construction
A. It is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner and that the citizens be advised of and aware of the performance of public officials and the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy. Toward this end, the provisions of this Chapter shall be construed liberally.
B. Further, to advance this policy, all public bodies shall post a copy of this Chapter.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 665, §1; Acts 1999, No. 467, §1; Acts 2010, No. 861, §23.
NOTE: Former R.S. 42:12 was redesignated as R.S. 42:27 by Acts 2010, No. 861, §23.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 42:12 ("Public policy for open meetings; liberal construction") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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