...has modified this provision by providing that except for meetings or portions involving an exemption, "every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation." We commend this modification insofar as it clarifies that the right of the public at open meetings...

...than in accordance with this section." Further, "[e]xcept as provided in subsection (c) [exemptions], every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation. " One important question is whether the Commission may continue to conduct business by written circulation....

...to the Administrative Procedure Act of l946. It provides that, unless some exemption is applicable, "every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to the public." Each agency also would be required formally to vote, with respect to every matter it considers,...

...business without complying with subsections (b) through (g). "(2) Except as provided in subsection (e), every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public o!>scrvation. "(c) Except in a case where the agency finds that the public interest requires otherwise,...

...of individuals" and to assure "the ability of the government to carry out its responsibilities." 2 In order to allow the public the fullest possible...is designed to promote the objectives of the Act by imposing upon agencies certain requirements which must be followed, with respect to both ''open" and...

....v>..'h. ("Sunshine Act") which has, as its principal provision, the requirement that, unless exempt, "every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation." 5 USC 552b(b). The Commission is soliciting comment on these proposed rules pursuant to the provision...

...with subsections (b) through (g). 15 ¿.4¿.h3- (2) Except as provided in subsection (c), every 16 portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public 17 observation. 18 “(c) Except in a case where the agency finds that the 19 public interest requires...

...responsibilities." 90 Stat. 1241 (1976). Specifically, the Act states that subject to certain exceptions "every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation." 90 Stat. 1241 (1976). Usually the Commission must also give the public 7 days notice of the time, place...

...of agency business other than in accordance with this section. Except as provided in subsection (c), every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation. "(c) Except in a case where the agency finds that the public interest requires otherwise, the second...

...of agency business other than in accordance with this section. Except as provided in subsection (c), every portion of every meeting of an agency shall be open to public observation. o Pub. L. 94-409, approved September 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 1241-1246. (1) disclose matters that are (A)...