Agenda management, notice generation, 48-hour compliance enforcement, and executive session tracking built on IC 5-14-1.5.
Indiana's Open Door Law (IC 5-14-1.5) requires that meetings of governing bodies be open to the public with proper advance notice. The 48-hour notice requirement, posting obligations, and executive session restrictions are among the most commonly violated provisions in local government.
TownWorks makes Open Door Law compliance automatic. When a meeting is scheduled, the platform enforces the 48-hour notice window, generates compliant notices with required content, and tracks executive session usage against the narrow statutory exceptions that permit closed-door discussion.
Requires that meetings of governing bodies be open to the public. Mandates 48-hour advance notice with date, time, and place. Limits executive sessions to specific enumerated purposes and requires memoranda documenting the session.
Establishes requirements for legal notice publication, including the method, timing, and content of public notices for official government actions.
Structured agenda builder with templates for regular meetings, special meetings, and public hearings. Items linked to prior actions and required materials.
Automatic generation of compliant meeting notices with all required content. 48-hour countdown with blocking validators that prevent scheduling violations.
Blocking validator that prevents meeting finalization until the 48-hour notice period has been satisfied. Alerts for special meeting notice requirements.
Structured tracking of executive sessions with required statutory citation for the applicable exception, attendee logging, and memorandum generation.
Open Door Law compliance guides will be available in our resources section.
See how TownWorks automates Open Door Law compliance for every meeting your municipality holds.
Legal Disclaimer: TownWorks, Inc. is a technology company, not a law firm. The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Municipalities should consult with qualified legal counsel regarding specific legal questions.