SB 0420
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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This bill allows certain public bodies, including the Children Trust Michigan Board, to hold meetings remotely via teleconferencing or video conferencing, consistent with the Open Meetings Act. It outlines specific circumstances under which remote meetings are permitted, including before March 31, 2021, during local state of emergency declarations, and for specific groups like agricultural commodity groups and retirement system administrators. The bill also establishes requirements for ensuring public participation and accessibility during electronic meetings, such as providing clear notice and allowing for public comment.
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