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(1)  A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF A PUBLIC BODY; OR

(2)  ANY DIFFERENT NUMBER THAT LAW REQUIRES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as Art.
76A, § 8(j).

In item (2) of this subsection, the former specific
references to a "rule" and "regulation" are deleted as
unnecessary in light of the broad reference to "law".

The only other changes are in style.

Defined term: "Public body" § 10-501

10-502. LEGISLATIVE POLICY.

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO THE MAINTENANCE OF A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
THAT, EXCEPT IN SPECIAL AND APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES:

(1)  PUBLIC BUSINESS BE PERFORMED IN AN OPEN AND
PUBLIC MANNER; AND

(2)  CITIZENS BE ADVISED AND AWARE OF:

(I)  THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS; AND

(II)  THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS THAT THE
MAKING OF PUBLIC POLICY INVOLVES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Art. 76A,
§ 7.

The only changes are in style.

10-503. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO:

(1)  THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OR ANY OF ITS
COMMITTEES;

(2)  A PUBLIC BODY WHEN IT IS CARRYING OUT:

(I)  AN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION;

(II)  A JUDICIAL FUNCTION; OR

(III)  A QUASI-JUDICIAL FUNCTION; OR

(3)  A CHANCE ENCOUNTER, SOCIAL GATHERING, OR OTHER
OCCASION THAT IS NOT INTENDED TO CIRCUMVENT THIS SUBTITLE.