Maryland's Open Meetings Act

Quiz 3

Test your understanding of the material.

1. A public body must provide public notice of a meeting at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.

a) True.
b) False.

2. A public body must give public notice even if the meeting is closed.

a) True.
b) False.

3. Which of the following must appear in the public notice of a meeting?

a) The agenda.
b) The date, time, and place.
c) The status of the meeting as open or closed.
d) Both b and c.

4. A citizen attended a county council meeting and demanded the opportunity to speak. Is the council required to provide it?

a) Yes, because the Act entitles the public to observe and participate.
b) No, because the Act only entitles the public to observe.
c) Perhaps, but only if another law requires the Council to accept public comments.