Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25
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Overview
This bill allows certain public bodies, including the Children Trust Michigan Board, to hold meetings remotely via teleconferencing or video conferencing, subject to specific conditions and timeframes. It expands the circumstances under which remote meetings are permitted, particularly for agricultural commodity groups, retirement systems, and those involving joint agencies. The bill also outlines requirements for ensuring public participation and accessibility during electronic meetings, such as providing clear instructions for participation and making agendas available online.
Key provisions
- Allows remote meetings for the Children Trust Michigan Board under specific circumstances.
- Expands remote meeting eligibility to agricultural commodity groups, municipal retirement systems, and joint agencies.
- Establishes timeframes for remote meeting allowances (pre-March 2021, March 2021-December 2021, and post-December 2021).
- Requires two-way communication during electronic meetings to facilitate public participation.
- Mandates posting of advance notice of electronic meetings on the public body's website.
- Specifies information that must be included in the notice of an electronic meeting.
- Prohibits requiring registration or providing personal information as a condition of participation.
- Limits remote participation to members absent due to military duty or medical conditions.
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