Any member may challenge the continuation of the closed session if any other topic is discussed. The challenge and how it is decided must be recorded in minutes. A majority vote of the members could overrule a challenge. No formal action can be taken in closed session. The open session must be reconvened before a motion and vote can occur.
Any person has the right to attend and the right to speak at public meetings.
A governing body is not required to allow the public to speak at each meeting, but may not forbid public participation at all meetings. No person is required to identify themselves in order to attend a meeting, but the governing body may require identification of those who wish to speak. A reasonable effort must be made to accommodate the public's right to hear the discussion and testimony at a public meeting. At least one copy of reproducible written material discussed at the open meeting should be available at the meeting for the public to examine or copy. Both the attorney general and county attorney have responsibility to enforce the public meetings statutes.