Allows Illinois public bodies to permit members to attend meetings by video or audio conference under certain conditions.
Illinois HB2886 amends the Open Meetings Act to allow members of public bodies to attend meetings by video or audio conference if they cannot physically attend. This applies to members of public bodies with statewide jurisdiction, Illinois library systems, municipal transit districts, and local workforce innovation areas. The bill specifies conditions for such attendance, including the need for a quorum to be physically present, the requirement for a verbatim record of the meeting, and the need for all members to be able to hear discussions and testimony.
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