Question

The Government in Sunshine Act requires agency business meetings to be open to the public even if the agency is headed by a non-collegiate body, and the open-meeting requirement applies even when a quorum is not present. True or False

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement is: False.

Explanation:

The Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 is a federal law signed by President Gerald Ford (1913-2006) aiming to increase government transparency after the Panama Papers and Watergate scandals (1966-1970).  

The act established government agency meetings could be open if headed by a collegiate body. In case there is a quorum of board or commission members, the event should be announced seven days in advance because the meeting requires their presence.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Sunshine Act requires a collegial body to head a meet with a quorum present. The meeting must have been announced some time before it is held unless it is an urgent meeting.