Allows remote participation in certain public body meetings in Michigan under specific conditions.

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow remote participation in meetings of public bodies under specific conditions. It permits electronic attendance for members of the public and licensing boards in certain circumstances, such as during a state of emergency or when members are absent due to military duty. It also mandates that public bodies provide advance notice of electronic meetings and make agendas publicly available. The bill sets guidelines for remote participation, including the requirement for two-way communication and the exclusion of the general public from closed sessions.

Allows remote participation in certain public body meetings in Michigan under specific conditions.

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow remote participation in meetings of public bodies under specific conditions. It permits electronic attendance for members of the public and licensing boards in certain circumstances, such as during a state of emergency or when members are absent due to military duty. It also mandates that public bodies provide advance notice of electronic meetings and make agendas publicly available. The bill sets guidelines for remote participation, including the requirement for two-way communication and the exclusion of the general public from closed sessions.