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Wisconsin open meetings: agenda and minutes deadlines

Regular meeting agenda / notice24 hours before the meeting
Special meeting notice24 hours
MinutesNo fixed statutory deadline
LawOpen Meetings Law, Wis. Stat. §19.84
Last checked2026-09-25

What to know

Less than 24 hours (at least 2) only for good cause. No statutory minutes deadline, but motions and roll-call votes must be recorded.

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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