RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS AT BOARD MEETINGS

WHEREAS

• the Open Meetings Law (OML) requires public meetings, and Public Officers Law §103-a (POL §103-a) authorizes videoconferencing to expand access
• many Village residents face caregiving, work, or mobility constraints that make in-person attendance difficult
• recordings of meetings can be posted or linked publicly at no additional cost to the Village

RESOLVED

• Standing access. Every Board meeting shall provide a public videoconference attendance option, except for emergency meetings
• Public link. The link shall appear in the agenda and on the Village website
• New link per meeting. The Clerk shall generate a new link for each meeting
• Public access to recording. Links to recordings and availability shall be in accordance with POL §103-a(7)
• This Resolution shall take effect immediately