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There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.

The statute does not specifically address text messages.  However, if a quorum of a governing body is text messaging about a decision or using text messages to deliberate toward a decision, the Public Meetings Law applies. Notice and an opportunity for the public to “listen” and "attend" would be required. ORS 192.670(2). 

Yes.  “Meeting” means any kind of gathering, convened to discuss public business, in person, by telephone, electronically, or by other means of communication. See Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(1)(b).

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There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.

While this issue has not been the subject of litigation, the law clearly precludes a public body from using e-mail, Twitter, Facebook or telephone communications to act.

There are no reported court decisions on this issue.

Not addressed by the law

Presumably open

Although the Act does not specifically address text messages, such messages have been requested under the Act. Del. Op. Att'y Gen., No. 09-ib04 (June 4, 2009).