Promotes governmental efficiency by amending the Open Meeting Law in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the Open Meeting Law in Massachusetts to streamline the process for filing complaints about alleged violations. It allows any individual to file a complaint with a public body, which must respond within 14 business days. The Attorney General can grant extensions if good cause is shown. Remedial actions taken by public bodies are not admissible as evidence in subsequent proceedings. The bill also allows public bodies to petition the Attorney General for relief if responding to complaints is deemed unduly burdensome.

Promotes governmental efficiency by amending the Open Meeting Law in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the Open Meeting Law in Massachusetts to streamline the process for filing complaints about alleged violations. It allows any individual to file a complaint with a public body, which must respond within 14 business days. The Attorney General can grant extensions if good cause is shown. Remedial actions taken by public bodies are not admissible as evidence in subsequent proceedings. The bill also allows public bodies to petition the Attorney General for relief if responding to complaints is deemed unduly burdensome.