(1) The board shall keep a record of all of its meetings in the form of minutes of such meetings, reflecting all matters considered by the board, decisions made and actions taken with respect to the leasing or possible leasing of state lands for geothermal RESOURCES. Such minutes shall be open to public inspection during normal office hours of the office of the director.

(2) The board shall maintain a record of the publication of notices of all lease sales. Such record shall consist of published copies of such notices or affidavits of publication as provided in 26-1-1011, MCA.