[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 50, Volume 7]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
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[CITE: 50CFR560.7]

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                    TITLE 50--WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
 
                   CHAPTER V--MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION
 
PART 560_IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE ACT--Table
 
Sec. 560.7  Recordkeeping requirements.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Commission 
shall maintain either a complete transcript or electronic recording of 
the proceedings of each meeting, whether opened or closed.
    (b) In the case of either a meeting or portions of a meeting closed 
to the public pursuant to Sec. 560.5(a) (8) or (10) of this part, the 
Commission shall maintain a complete transcript, an electronic 
recording, or a set of minutes of the proceedings. If minutes are 
maintained, they shall fully and clearly describe all matters discussed 
and shall provide a full and accurate summary of any actions taken and 
the reasons for which such actions were taken, including a description 
of the views expressed on any item and a record reflecting the vote of 
each Commissioner. All documents considered in connection with any 
action shall be identified in the minutes.
    (c) The transcript, electronic recording, or copy of the minutes 
shall disclose the identity of each speaker.
    (d) The Commission shall maintain a complete verbatim copy of the 
transcript, a complete electronic recording, or a complete copy of the 
minutes of the proceedings of each meeting for at least two years, or 
for one year after the conclusion of any Commission proceeding with 
respect to which the meeting was held, whichever occurs later.