Bill > HB3843

This bill modifies how water districts in Oklahoma manage their records and operations. Specifically, it requires water district boards to include meeting agendas in the records they maintain, in addition to their existing minutes, decisions, and orders. Furthermore, the bill mandates that these records be kept in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which ensures public access to government documents, with exceptions for private or confidential information, and requires that these records be posted on the district's website if one exists. The bill also directs the chairman of the board, when performing duties related to maintaining and operating district works, to follow guidelines established by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, a state agency that manages government operations. These changes are intended to increase transparency and standardize operational procedures for water districts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3843&Session=2600