The public has the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to debate and watch the decisionmaking process. What you need to know regarding public notice and access for your meetings and hearings. Continue…May a district add additional information to the meeting notice? If a meeting is scheduled a week or more in advance, notice of the meeting must be provided at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The guidance below explains how SLT and CCEC meetings can be conducted in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law (OML). If a meeting is scheduled at least one week ahead of time, the public body must post notice at least seventy-two hours in advance. Notice of a special meeting shall also state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Fill out the form to access a sample of Practical Guidance. Specify the meeting date and time of the meeting in a clear format (e.g. , Tuesday, May 2nd at PM PST).