State rules / New Jersey

New Jersey open meetings: agenda and minutes deadlines

Regular meeting agenda / notice48 hours before the meeting
Special meeting notice48 hours
MinutesNo fixed statutory deadline
LawOpen Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8, 10:4-9
Last checked2026-09-25

What to know

"Adequate notice" is 48 hours. Minutes must be promptly available. Since March 2026, legal notices may be posted on an official website instead of a newspaper.

Local charters, ordinances and board bylaws often require more notice than state law. When they do, follow the stricter rule — in CivicPorch you can set a board's own notice period and reminders use it.

Work out a deadline

This is general information, not legal advice. Statutes have exceptions (emergencies, recessed meetings, holidays) — check with your solicitor or municipal attorney when in doubt.

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