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Technology
Mid year budget workshop
Camera upgrades
Web streaming of meetings
Video conferencing for Council meeting
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Video Conferencing
State Statute allows for meetings to be
conducted by interactive TV.
City of Cohasset wanted to use Skype and
requested an opinion on the statute
PAID released an advisory opinion that
Skype would be legal if the requirements of
statute are met
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State Statute Requirements
Requirements
All members can hear & see one another and all
testimony presented
Each location open and accessible to the public
Proper notice provided
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Draft Policy
Includes requirements of the state statute
Requires a quorum at the regular meeting
place.
Presiding Officer present at the regular
meeting location
Remote attendee responsible for costs
Quorum can terminate remote participation if
too disruptive.
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Things to Consider
Meeting the requirements of the Statute
Quality of video and sound
Dependability of Internet connections
Meeting materials
Possible cost
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Recommendation
Council discuss whether to conduct Council
meetings using interactive technology
Adopt policy
Future modification to policy
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