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1 FRANCIS J. McGOVERN JR. v. RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY -- rank: 1000

... of individuals would be clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion. [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7.] The OPMA expressly provides that absent the exceptions enumerated in ... S.A. 10:4-13. As the Legislature declared in N.J.S.A. 10:4-7, it is the public policy of this State to insure ... very public participation that Act is designed to promote. See N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. The record demonstrates that not only are the members of ...

docket:	a2531-09
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-02-18
status:	published
citation:	418 N.J. Super. 458 14 A.3d 75
Document Size:	55804

2 State v. Michael Hayes -- rank: 961

... business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon.” N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. The statute designating Rutgers as the State University, N.J ... public is discussed or acted upon in any way.” N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. The only exceptions are instances “where otherwise the public ...

docket:	A-13-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2011-03-31
status:
citation:	205 N.J. 522 16 A.3d 1028
Document Size:	84636

3 KEAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS v. ADA MORELL -- rank: 929

... Educ. , 442 N.J. Super. 40 , 55 (App. Div.) (quoting N.J.S.A. 10:4-7), certif. denied , 223 N.J. 555 (2015). In this appeal ... the public policy of this State as set forth in [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7]." N.J.S.A. 10:4-21. The words "promptly ... of what the Legislature intended when it adopted the OPMA. N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. It is clear to us that the Board uses this ... phases of the deliberation . . . and decision making of public bodies [.]" N.J.S.A. 10:4-7 (emphasis added). The Legislature also declared that "secrecy in public ...

docket:	a5481-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-08
status:	published
citation:	448 N.J.Super. 520 154 A.3d 199
Document Size:	84200

4 DAVID B. BURNETT v. GLOUCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS -- rank: 912

... of individuals would be clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion. [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7.] Thus, the Act creates a strong presumption of access to ... affairs," which "undermines the faith of the public in government." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. The public interest demands no less than the court's ...

docket:	a6131-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-08-20
status:	published
citation:	409 N.J. Super. 219 976 A.2d 444
Document Size:	82686

5 WILLIAM N. SOSIS v. TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD COMMITTEE -- rank: 891

... of ensuring the public access to meetings of public bodies. N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. In that regard, the Legislature declared: [T]he right of ... otherwise to be 'liberally construed' to advance openness and transparency. N.J.S.A. 10:4- - 7, -21; see also Kean Fed'n of Tchrs. v. Morell ...

docket:	a2661-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-01-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	36517

6 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF N.J.A.C 13:70-1.32 to 1.41 and N.J.A.C 13:71-1.27 to 1.36 -- rank: 873

... s effectiveness in fulfilling its role in a democratic society." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. Consequently, the OPMA seeks to ensure "the right of the ...

docket:	a1913-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-02
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	73899

7 Kean Federation of Teachers v. Ada Morell -- rank: 853

... present at public meetings and to witness government in action. N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. That legislative intent is balanced by an express recognition that ... deliberation, policy formulation, and decision making of public bodies.” N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. As a general rule, no meeting may occur without adherence ...

docket:	a_84_16
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2018-06-21
status:
citation:
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8 SIDNEY S. KANTER v. THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF WALLINGTON -- rank: 832

... the public is discussed or acted upon in any way." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. Except in limited circumstances, " no public body shall hold a ...

docket:	a3191-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	31438

9 DAVID W. OPDERBECK v. MIDLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION -- rank: 812

... McGovern v. Rutgers , 211 N.J. 94 , 99 (2012) (quoting N.J.S.A. 10:4-7). Our State's commitment to transparency in the conduct of ... no confusion, misconstructions or misinterpretations may thwart the purposes hereof. [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7 (emphasis added).] Governor Byrne made transparency of governmental affairs a ... the deliberation, policy formulation, and decision making of public bodies." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. Toward that end, the OPMA obligates public bodies to provide ... and the right to attend all meetings of public bodies[.]" N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. "The Legislature adopted OPRA to maximize public knowledge about public ...

docket:	a2520-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-08-18
status:	published
citation:	442 N.J.Super. 40 120 A.3d 967
Document Size:	57772

10 MOUNTAIN HILL, L.L.C. v. TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN -- rank: 809

... because the OPMA specifically permits "typical partisan caucus meetings," citing N.J.S.A. 10:4-7. The court found that plaintiff did not meet its burden ... this act, nor are they intended to be so covered. [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7.] Lest there by any doubt about how to construe the ... the public policy of this State as set forth in [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7]." N.J.S.A. 10:4-21. No reported decision ... the public body's functions or the conduct of business." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7 (emphasis added)] Here, the group of Republicans that attended the ...

docket:	A1328-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-04-07
status:	published
citation:
Document Size:	99847

11 R.D.A. v. HUNTERDON CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION -- rank: 797

... Cmty. Dev. Corp., 183 N.J. 519, 529 (2005) (quoting N.J.S.A. 10:4-7). To protect that right, OPMA establishes requirements for public bodies ...

docket:	a5011-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-06-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	50503

12 BARBARA GONZALEZ V. STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION -- rank: 788

... being exempt from the Open Public Meetings Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-7, also held several private meetings at the Heldrich Hotel in ...

docket:	a0869-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-10
status:	published
citation:	428 N.J.Super. 333 53 A.3d 1230
Document Size:	154711

13 BARBARA GONZALEZ V. STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION -- rank: 788

... being exempt from the Open Public Meetings Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-7, also held several private meetings at the Heldrich Hotel in ...

docket:	a0747-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-09-10
status:	published
citation:
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14 Payton v. New Jersey Turnpike Authority -- rank: 765

... of individuals would be clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion. [ N.J.S.A. 10:4-7.] ����Although the Act creates a strong presumption of access to ... of individuals would be clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7 (emphases added); e.g. , Accardi v. Mayor and Council of ...

docket:	a-91-96
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-03-26
status:
citation:	146 N.J. 495
Document Size:	88053

15 ENZO MARINELLI v. TOWNSHIP OF LOPATCONG -- rank: 727

... any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon." N.J.S.A. 10:4-7; see also Polillo v. Deane , 74 N.J. 562 , 570 ... unwarranted invasion." Polillo , supra , 74 N.J. at 572 (quoting N.J.S.A. 10:4-7). "[T]he statute should be 'liberally construed in order to ...

docket:	a5124-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	89145