They are, and a very entertaining evening it is.
Public meetings are held in government settings. Meetings of Congress, statehouses, and cities all hold meetings open to the public.
The sun-shine laws require government meetings to be open to the public. These laws also require government meetings to be held with advanced notice and in a place that is accessible to the public.
sunshine laws !!!!
sunshine law
The sunshine law.
The type of law that prohibits public officials meeting in secret is generally called a "Sunshine Law" or more specifically, an "Open Public Meetings Act" or some similar name.
The councillor didn't attend the council meeting because he was busy.
Our meetings are open to the public and you are free to wear what you like.
Most towns in New England, as well as the rest of the country, have town meetings. These meetings are usually open to the general public and are a way for the people of the town to find out what is going on with regards to spending and other important details.
There are always town meetings even in large cities. These meetings are usually called "City Council Meetings". As a citizen you are usually allowed to show up and speak about a concern with your elected Council Members. Some meetings may not be open to the public forum.
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People would sometimes do business in Public Baths. Basilicas were also used for public meetings.