An interpretive guide to the Government in the Sunshine Act

Section 552b(a) : definitions

Section 552b(b) : conduct of business, presumption of openness, and public observation

Section 552b(c) : grounds for closing meetings

Section 552b(d) : procedures for closing meetings

Section 552b(e) : procedures for announcing meetings

Section 552b(f) : General Counsel certification : preparation and public availability of transcripts, recordings, and minutes of closed meetings

Section 552b(g) : judicial review of agency rules

Section 552b(h) : judicial review of particular agency actions

Section 552b(i) : assessment of costs

Section 552b(k) : relationship to Freedom of Information Act

Sunshine Act perceptions, problems, and proposals