# Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-102: Legislative intent

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-102
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-19-102

## Text

It is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that the electors shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in making public policy. Toward this end, this chapter is adopted, making it possible for them or their representatives to learn and to report fully the activities of their public officials. Acts 1967, No. 93, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2802.

It is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that the electors shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in making public policy. Toward this end, this chapter is adopted, making it possible for them or their representatives to learn and to report fully the activities of their public officials.

Acts 1967, No. 93, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2802.

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