are 501c3 board meetings required to be open to the public ?

[Guest celia]

I am on the Board of a non profit (501c3) orginization. There has been some confusion as to wether we are required to have our board meetings open to the public. I do understand the membership meetings are open but it does not seem like the board meeting should be open to the public.This orginization is a Senior Center.

[Gary Novosielski]

I am on the Board of a non profit (501c3) orginization. There has been some confusion as to wether we are required to have our board meetings open to the public. I do understand the membership meetings are open but it does not seem like the board meeting should be open to the public.This orginization is a Senior Center.

You won't find an answer in RONR. If such organizations are subject to Sunshine Laws, a lawyer would be the person to ask.

[hmtcastle]

I do understand the membership meetings are open . . .

What is the basis for this understanding of yours?

[Josh Martin]

I am on the Board of a non profit (501c3) orginization. There has been some confusion as to wether we are required to have our board meetings open to the public. I do understand the membership meetings are open but it does not seem like the board meeting should be open to the public.This orginization is a Senior Center.

Nothing in RONR would require the meetings of the board or the membership to be open to the public. If you are concerned about the applicability of "Open Meeting Laws" or "Sunshine Laws" to your organization, you need to consult a lawyer or the office of your state's Secretary of State.