Missouri Revised Statutes Title VIII. Public Officers and Employees, Bonds and Records § 105.583. Tentative agreement, requirements

1. Prior to any tentative agreement being presented to an exclusive bargaining representative or a public body for ratification, such tentative agreement shall be discussed in detail in a public meeting. Any such tentative agreement shall be published on the public body's website at least five business days prior to the public meeting. During such public meeting, the public shall be permitted to provide comment on the tentative agreement.

2. Nothing contained in sections 105.500 to 105.598 shall obligate a public body to enter into a collective bargaining agreement.

3. For purposes of this section, the term “public meeting” shall have the same meaning as in section 610.010.