Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2014, Question 43b

Jurisdiction had an accusation of Open Meetings Act violation

Full Question Text

Concerns about government ethics—some with merit, others without—can sometimes be raised by citizens and organizations in the community. Please identify whether your jurisdiction has experienced accusations of Open Meetings Act violations in the last five years and whether any of the actions ultimately resulted in findings of legitimate concern.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Please identify whether your jurisdiction has experienced accusations of Open Meetings Act violations in the last five years, and whether any of the actions ultimately resulted in findings of legitimate concern. No, have not experienced 54% 84% 69% 76% 79%
Yes, but no findings of legitimate ethical concerns 42% 12% 27% 13% 16%
Yes, with findings of legitimate ethical concerns 7% 1% 2% 2% 2%
Don't Know 1% 3% 2% 8% 4%