15. A ruling issued by the council shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons for the council’s determination. The council shall cause its rulings, together with any concurring or dissenting opinions of council members, to be published in a suitable form and made available to members of the public. The rulings of the council, as well as any record of its proceedings conducted in public, shall be public records pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C. 47:1A-1 et seq.).

L.1996,c.24,s.15.