Open Government & Sunshine Law
Sunshine Laws in Missouri
In Missouri, we favor openness in government. In fact, it is the public policy of the state, codified in Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes, that meetings, records, vote, actions, and deliberations of public governmental bodies be open to the public unless otherwise provided by law. The “Sunshine Law” as it is commonly called, shines a light on the workings of our government and insures that Missouri’s commitment to openness is promoted and enforced.
The Sunshine Law can be complicated and complying with the law requires knowledge and training. The Clubb Law Firm, LLC
can help governmental bodies and citizens know the requirements and powers contained in Missouri's Sunshine Law.
Sunshine Law for Governmental Entities
The Clubb Law Firm, LLC offers governmental entities advice and training on compliance with Missouri's Open Records & Meetings Act, more commonly referred to as Missouri's Sunshine Law.
J.P. and Laura have advised dozens of governmental entities in compliance with the Sunshine Law including the Missouri Attorney General's Office, county commissioners, police departments, fire protection districts, and numerous state agencies like the Board of Healing Arts and the Board of Nursing. We offer training to governmental entities of all sizes and we can help you stay in compliance with the law, get much-needed updates, and maintain the public's trust.
We can help your governmental body respond to records requests, plan your agendas, and conduct your meetings in compliance with the law.
Sunshine Law and Citizens
Missouri's Sunshine Law, also referred to as Missouri's Open Records and Meetings Act, or Chapter 610, is the tool Missouri law gives us to help hold our public officials and government agencies accountable. As the law states, it is the public policy of Missouri that the Sunshine Law should be interpreted broadly in favor of an open and transparent government.
If you need help getting information from a governmental agency, we can help. We know how to draft Sunshine Law records requests that will help get you the results and records to which you are entitled. Unfortunately, many state and local agencies try to interpret records requests and other portions of the Sunshine Law in ways to frustrate your right to get at public information. The Clubb Law Firm, LLC is the ONLY law firm in Southeast Missouri willing to file a lawsuit to hold public officials accountable. We can fight for your rights.
Sunshine Law & the Media
The lifeblood of any media organization, whether in print, television, bloggers on the internet, or radio, is access to public records in order to hold public officials and agencies accountable. We have advised numerous media organizations in our careers and helped put pressure on public officials and entities when necessary. We can help you draft records requests and hold public organizations accountable.
Call or email us today to learn more!