RSA 91-A:1[-a] Effective 8/24/1971

Introduction

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Section 1[-a] of the Right-to-Know Law defines what is covered by chapter 91-A, namely what is a public body, a public agency, and what are their proceedings and records.

Statue Language

91-A:1 Definition of Public Proceedings.

The term "public proceedings" as used in this chapter means the transaction of any functions affecting any or all citizens of the state by any of the following:

I. The general court including executive sessions of committees;

II. The governor's council;

III. Any board or commission of any state agency or authority;

IV. Any board, commission, agency, or authority, of any county, town, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision.

History

This is NOT the current language of this law. This language was in effect from August 24, 1971 until September 13, 1977. The previous original language was effective August 26, 1967. Note that section 1 was renumbered as section 1-a effective September 13, 1977. This language of the RSA was changed by these session laws: 1971, 327; 1967, 251.

Changes

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91-A:1 Definition of Public Proceedings.

The term "public proceedings" as used in this chapter means the transaction[s] of any functions affecting any or all citizens of the state by any of the following:

I. The general court including executive sessions of committees;

II. The governor's council;

III. Any board or commission of any state agency or authority[,];

IV. A[and all meetings of a]ny board, commission, agency, or authority, of any county, town, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision.