Section 1 of the Right-to-Know Law defines the purpose of chapter 91-A.
Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people.
This is the current language of this law. This language has been in effect since September 13, 1977. This is the original version of this language. This language of the RSA was changed by this session law: 1977, 540.
Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people.