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)) (`77 Code, § 1-501)
PUBLIC BODY.
(1) (a) The City Council 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)) (`77 Code, § 1-502) (Am. Ord. 1993-O-002, passed 2-1-93)