Maryland Open Meetings Act Manual (11th Ed.) (October 2023)
A resource for both government officials seeking to meet their responsibilities under the Act and members of the press and public seeking access to information. (Click here for a Printable version of the whole OMA Manual - PDF)
Manual Contents
| Content | Description | Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Page - PDF | Cover Page | Oct-23 |
| Preface and TOC - PDF | Preface and Table of Contents | Oct-23 |
| Introduction - PDF | Introduction | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 1 - PDF | Applicability of the Act | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 2 - PDF | Notice and Agendas | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 3 - PDF | Open Meeting Requirement | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 4 - PDF | Permissibility of Closed Sessions | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 5 - PDF | Conditions for Closing a Meeting | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 6 - PDF | Meeting Documents | Oct-23 |
| Chapter 7 - PDF | Guidance, Judicial Enforcement, and Training | Oct-23 |
Updates to the Manual are made online, and revision dates are posted above.