Open Records Policy

 It is the policy of the City of Carterville (City) to comply with the Missouri Open Records or “Sunshine Law" as set forth  in Chapter 610 RSMo (2025), as supplemented. The City recognizes that the public policy of the State of Missouri established in section 610.011 provides that all meetings, records, votes, actions, and deliberations of public governmental bodies shall be open to the public and that the Sunshine Law shall be liberally construed to promote this public policy.  The City has therefor adopted and implements this Open Records Policy to respond to requests for access to public records. Email cityclerk@cartervillemo.com with a completed open records request form.  Or bring a completed form to City Hall.