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South Dakota - Open Government Guide
I. STATUTE -- BASIC APPLICATION.
C. What bodies are covered by the law?
South Dakota - Open Government Guide
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FOREWORD
Open Records
I. STATUTE -- BASIC APPLICATION
II. EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL LIMITATIONS
III. STATE LAW ON ELECTRONIC RECORDS
IV. RECORD CATEGORIES -- OPEN OR CLOSED
V. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING RECORDS
Open Meetings
I. STATUTE -- BASIC APPLICATION.
A. Who may attend?
B. What governments are subject to the law?
C. What bodies are covered by the law?
1. Executive branch agencies.
2. Legislative bodies.
3. Courts.
4. Nongovernmental bodies receiving public funds or benefits.
5. Nongovernmental groups whose members include governmental officials.
6. Multi-state or regional bodies.
7. Advisory boards and commissions, quasi-governmental entities.
8. Other bodies to which governmental or public functions are delegated.
9. Appointed as well as elected bodies.
D. What constitutes a meeting subject to the law.
E. Categories of meetings subject to the law.
F. Recording/broadcast of meetings.
G. Are there sanctions for noncompliance?
II. EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL LIMITATIONS
III. MEETING CATEGORIES -- OPEN OR CLOSED.
IV. PROCEDURE FOR ASSERTING RIGHT OF ACCESS
V. ASSERTING A RIGHT TO COMMENT.
Appendix
5. Nongovernmental groups whose members include governmental officials.
These groups are probably not covered.
‹ 4. Nongovernmental bodies receiving public funds or benefits.
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6. Multi-state or regional bodies. ›
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