Bill > SB2856

This bill proposes to revise the accessibility of information on meeting times, agendas, and minutes for public bodies in Mississippi. The key provisions include: 1. Expanding the definition of "public body" to include a wider range of government entities, such as municipalities, counties, school districts, and public committees. 2. Requiring public bodies to create and maintain a public notice list of email addresses for residents who wish to receive notification of meetings, and to email the meeting details and agenda to everyone on the list at least 72 hours before the meeting. 3. Mandating public bodies to create and maintain a list of members and key staff, with their contact information, and make it accessible on the body's webpage. 4. Shortening the timeline for posting meeting minutes from 30 days to 48 hours, and requiring the minutes to be emailed to the public notice list and posted on the webpage within 48 hours. The bill aims to enhance transparency and public access to information about the activities of government entities in Mississippi.