Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
What changed between versions
Added new provision allowing appointed members with disabilities to participate electronically in meetings, with restrictions that they must be physically present in Michigan and not apply to elected officials or legislative bodies taking formal votes.
Added provision allowing remote participation for members absent due to military duty or medical conditions, but only for those specific members, not others at the same meeting.
Modified eligibility rules for agricultural commodity groups to include the Michigan bean commission and clarify the potato industry commission reference.
Added requirements for public bodies with internet presence to post advance notice of electronic meetings on their websites, including explanations of why the meeting is electronic and how the public can participate.
Added requirement that electronic meeting agendas be posted at least 2 hours before the meeting begins for public bodies with regular internet updates.
Added prohibition on requiring registration or personal information from the public as a condition of attending electronic meetings, except for participation in public comment periods.
Added requirement for public bodies managing municipal employee retirement systems to establish and publish attendance policies including how quorum is determined with electronic participation.
Added definitions for disability, formal vote, and participation to clarify the disability accommodation provision.
