Michigan § 124.685 - Conducting business at public meeting; availability of writings to public.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 124.685 — Conducting business at public meeting; availability of writings to public., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124.685. Conducting business at public meeting; availability of writings to public.
The business that a council established under this act performs shall be conducted at a public meeting of the council held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a council in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 124.685 ("Conducting business at public meeting; availability of writings to public.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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