Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 19.83: Meetings of governmental bodies.

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Chs. 13-20, General Organization of the State, Except the Judiciary
Chapter 19 General Duties Of Public Officials
SUBCHAPTER V OPEN MEETINGS OF GOVERNMENTAL BODIES

(1) Every meeting of a governmental body shall be preceded by public notice as provided in s. 19.84, and shall be held in open session. At any meeting of a governmental body, all discussion shall be held and all action of any kind, formal or informal, shall be initiated, deliberated upon and acted upon only in open session except as provided in s. 19.85.

(2) During a period of public comment under s. 19.84 (2), a governmental body may discuss any matter raised by the public.

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