§ 33.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   MEETINGS. All regular, special, or called meetings, formal or informal, of a public body for the purposes of briefing, discussion of public business, formation of tentative policy, or the taking of any action.

(Neb. RS 84-1409(2))

   PUBLIC BODY.

   (1)   (a)   The governing body of the municipality;

      (b)   All independent boards, commissions, bureaus, committees, councils, subunits, or any other bodies, now or hereafter created by constitution, statute, ordinance, or otherwise pursuant to law; and

      (c)   Advisory committees of the bodies listed above.

   (2)   This subchapter shall not apply to subcommittees of such bodies unless a quorum of the public body attends a subcommittee meeting or unless such subcommittees are holding hearings, making policy, or taking formal action on behalf of their parent body.

(Neb. RS 84-1409(1))